Global health burdens of plastics
A lifecycle assessment model shows that plastic pollution reduce our lives by 83 million between 2016 and 2040.
Plastic pollution is a human health issue
More and more results from research are available showing that plastic pollution has a major impact on health. About 95 additives in plastics are poisonous however still little is known about the dangers. We now do know additives impact our hormone system (‘Endocrine Disruption’), impact the unborn child and reduce fertility among males and females.…
New facts & figures about plastic and healthcare
When we started the EndPlasticSoup initiative in 2018 we experienced a lack of research and evidence regarding plastic pollution. Since some years we see an increase of research findings regarding plastic pollution and the disrupting effect of microplastics on our hormone (endocryne) system and direct relationships with human health, fertility, and impact on all life…
Babies versus Plastics
Interesting new report from earthday.org: Babies versus Plastics
New research and developments regarding microplastics
During the last months some interesting articles were published about new research and developments regarding microplastics. Parkinson and dementia Parkinson’s disease and dementia linked to nanoplastics that may affect the brain. Researchers from Duke University School of Medicine have found nanoplastics affect a specific protein found in the brain, causing changes linked to Parkinson’s…
Microplastics are everywhere: a 70% reduction is achievable
In November 2022 our alliance Research institute TNO in The Netherlands published a new report on Microplastics.
Impact of plastic pollution on our health: alarming indications on the 2nd Plastic Health Summit
EndPlasticSoup was present at the 2nd Plastic Health Summit, 21st October 2021. Scientists from all over the world presented the results of two years of research on the impact of plastic pollution on our health. Lawyers, politicians and entrepreneurs presented their view on required legislation to reduce plastic pollution. Summary, what did we learn? We…