… study “ALISE” Blood sample Source: Guido Grochowski / Fotolia.com Heavy metals, plasticisers or the “forever chemicals” PFAS – there are many environmental … are taken and analysed for around 100 environmental pollutants (e.g. heavy metals, plasticisers and⁠ pesticides⁠). In addition, standardised surveys of the … on ALISE All press releases Tags health study pollutant child … Heavy metals, plasticisers or the “forever chemicals” PFAS – there are many environmental …

… declare war on marine litter Support from the Federal Environment Agency Especially plastic waste is a problem for the seas because plastic does not rot. Source: Heike Scheub Estimates claim the amount of litter in … oceans to be up to 142 million tonnes and that there are up to 18,000 pieces of plastic waste for every square kilometre of ocean surface. Beaches along the …

… the form of a gigantic gyre in the Pacific, particulate matter in the air or microplastics in the food chain. The “Zero Waste” group exhibition showcases some of the … and photographs, the participating artists investigate the global consequences of plastic packaging, tyre abrasion, toxic chemicals and overproduction. “Zero Waste” … using locally produced and “rescued” food. Swaantje Güntzel highlights the issue of plasticisers in our blood, the albatrosses that die from ingesting plastic toys and …

… clean separate collection of organic waste is essential. Foreign matter such as plastic bags and other waste that has no place in the organic waste bin jeopardises … For the first time, this year's challenge combines educational activities for less plastic, glass or metal in organic waste bins with the concrete measurement of the …

… percent often cycle or use public transport for everyday travel, 49 percent avoid plastic packaging, 23 percent often support online petitions for environmental …

… relevant behaviour), a sample of first morning void urine to measure metals, plasticizers, and pesticide residues, tap water samples to measure metals and per- … relevant behaviour), a sample of first morning void urine to measure metals, plasticizers, and pesticide residues, tap water samples to measure metals and per- …