Plastics

Plastic pollution became a huge problem for environment and health globally. HEJSupport works towards reduction of plastic production, the elimination of hazardous chemicals in plastics, and strong regulation at the national, regional and international levels. Our work on plastic- and toxic-free hygiene products, toxic-free recycling and textiles contribute to that goal. We published several articles on the problems of plastics, e.g. for the Plastic Atlas. We especially highlight the link between plastics, women and gender issues.

• Canada and Turkey risk being dumping ground for plastic waste: compliance to Basel Convention amendments on plastics and “no consensus” under OECD WG key contributing factors 22.07.2020 - Canada and Turkey need to speed up the adoption of the Basel Convention plastic amendments and strengthen their national legislations accordingly to prioritise health and environment and ensure they do not turn into dumping grounds of mixed and dirty plastic waste. ... Read More
• EU Promotes Greater Global Responsibility on Plastic Waste — But Not for Internal Market! 07.07.2020 - Several NGOs, including HEJSupport, published a BAN (Basel Action Network) press release, denouncing Europe`s "Do As I Say, Not As I Do". ... Read More
• NGOs urge Canada to support other countries to stop toxic recycling 25.05.2020 - The impacts of PBDEs to health and the environment will continue to be of global concern with several Parties to the Stockholm Convention that have not withdrawn their need for the exemption. ... Read More
• NGOs demand enabling lasting solutions to the plastic crisis for a more resilient economy 28.04.2020 - HEJSupport co-signed the letter to EU leadership demanding long lasting solutions to the plastic crisis for a more resiliten economy. ... Read More
• Happy Earth Day 22.04.2020 - Watch a new video from HEJYouth team to learn more! ... Read More
• Consumer pressure must continue to ensure real industry change 06.04.2020 - It appears as though tthe advocacy efforts may be paying off, as experts within the packaging industry are finally responding to consumer concerns. ... Read More
• NGO response to the Draft Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution 01.04.2020 - The Assessment confirms that larger plastic items like bags and straws can physically harm animals and negatively affect their habitat. The report also highlights microplastic pollution, noting evidence of negative effects on animals and the environment and uncertainties regarding the potential for effects on humans. ... Read More
• Lack of innovation in domestic recycling programs makes Canada request more time to enact ban on shipping plastic waste 20.03.2020 - "I think the public just isn't aware of how much we're failing to step up and do our bit to stop the pollution of the oceans and land with plastic," said Kathleen Ruff, founder of the environmental group RightOnCanada. ... Read More
• Urgent need to reduce plastic pollution triggered Ottawa’s decision to declare plastic as toxic substance 15.03.2020 - Including plastics under CEPA is a precursor to a ban on specific polymers and certain single-use items . ... Read More
• To Clean Up Canada’s Recycling Act, End a Zombie Chemical Policy 05.03.2020 - Recycled plastics can contain some of the world’s most hazardous chemicals. It is time we put an end to this toxic policy. ... Read More

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