The UK government is providing a €700m (£600m) guarantee for the billionaire Jim Ratcliffe to build the biggest petrochemical plant in Europe in 30 years that will turbocharge plastic production.

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The market for biodegradable lubricants is continuously evolving and plays a crucial role in national and European objectives to reduce the risks of environmental pollution.

A review of interrelated problems and solutions to help avoid unintended consequences

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Population exposure to the synthetic chemical Bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in everything from plastic and metal food containers to reusable water bottles and drinking water pipes in Europe is well above acceptable health safety levels,...

Policies and management actions intended to mitigate plastic pollution sometimes have the reverse effect.

Without dramatically reducing plastic production, it will be impossible to end plastic pollution and eliminate the health threats from chemicals in plastics.

- roadmap for action

Whenever the growing pile of plastic waste in front of her door takes up too much space, Asinate Lewabeka has a simple solution. She sets it on fire.

Solutions to Pellet Pollution webinar series - 'How can the EU lead the way in addressing pellet pollution?’

Natural History Museum scientists say plasticosis, which scars digestive tract, likely to affect other types of bird too

Old article for reference purposes. May be out of date... Would be useful for someone to follow up.

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Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size, and they are a growing environmental problem in the world's oceans.

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Single Use Plastics Directive Implementation Assessment Report Focus on Extended Producer Responsibility schemes on tobacco-related products

as waste management and recycling fall short, says OECD.
Globally, only 9% of plastic waste is recycled while 22% is mismanaged

The film was recently released and is a rallying point for the movement to convince the US EPA to ban vinyl chloride.

Understanding the toxicity of plastic and ways to take action

Europeans are exposed to alarmingly high levels of harmful chemicals and pesticides that also harm ecosystems, soil, air, and water. But promises to tackle these substances via the Green Deal are being shelved.

Furniture, clothing and food packaging can all shed tiny particles that can end up in our bodies.

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