Toxic chemicals banned years ago may be finding their way into children's toys, UCT study warns

A new study from the University of Cape Town warns that children's products in South Africa could contain traces of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), toxic chemicals banned globally years ago, due to their re-entry into consumer goods through recycled electronic waste.

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With plastic treaty in limbo, Mongabay speaks to top negotiator Julio Cordano

You can’t dictate a solution to the worldwide plastic pollution crisis, according to Julio Cordano, the new chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) for a global plastic treaty. He said consensus will be needed. Cordano was elected INC chair in February 2026. That appointment came after INC repeatedly failed to meet its […]

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UNEP, GEF kick off global initiative to strengthen monitoring of toxic chemicals, mercury - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) have officially kicked off a $23.5 million Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP). The initiative is designed to support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and the Minamata Convention on Mercury; it aims to reduce global pollution while strengthening developing […]

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Australia’s huge ‘forever chemical’ lawsuit focuses on the cleanup – not human health. Why?

It’s the largest lawsuit ever brought by the Australian government. But what is the $2 billion forever chemicals case meant to achieve?

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Information for Heads of Delegations to the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution

Essential topics for achieving an ambitious agreement capable of addressing plastic pollution throughout its full lifecycle.

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Turning off the forever tap: Inside Canada’s master plan for PFAS - Water Canada

If you ask anyone in the water sector what keeps them up at night, you’re bound to hear a four-letter acronym: PFAS. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances have officially evolved from […]

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Civil Society Submission Urges Strong EDC Workplan under the Global Framework on Chemicals

HEJSupport, together with Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF), Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Germany, and the German NGO Forum on Environment and Development, has submitted recommendations to the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management

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Introducing BPA-equivalents: assessing mixture toxicity and substitution of BPA in environmental exposure scenarios

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a plastic chemical that has been phased out from many applications because it acts as endocrine disruptor. Numerous structurally similar replacements are already in use, and environmental monitoring data indicates exposure of aquatic ecosystems to mixtures of BPA and its alternatives. As

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2 unregulated toxic chemicals in plastic pose health risk

A situation report has raised concerns over widespread exposure to harmful chemicals phthalates and bisphenols, putting public health at significant risk as their use remains largely unregulated in the country.

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Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory

Lack of Pfas regulations raised in parliament after Guardian revealed former Miteni plant bought by Indian company

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Tiny Plastics, Big Problem: The Hidden Risks of Plastic Pouches for Baby Food - Greenpeace International

Testing commissioned by Greenpeace International in 2025 found plastic particles in the baby food products of two global consumer goods companies - Danone and Nestlé.

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A toxic legacy: Bottom ash in Europe’s circular economy

Our new research paper exposes the environmental and health risks linked to the use of incinerator bottom ash (IBA) in construction materials across Europe.

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Tracking Starbucks Deceptive Recyclability Claims — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

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Malaysians paying twice for poor waste management, researcher says

Hidden costs and public spending burden households while raising health and environmental risks

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Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals | Tracking Progress

This event, organized in the run-up to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals, will provide an update on progress in developing indicators under the measurability framework, including key streams of work. The event will also present...

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How fashion recycling is poisoning this Indian city

What really happens to the clothes you donate? CNN’s Hanako Montgomery tracks America’s fast fashion waste to India, where it’s recycled and resold in a boom...

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Why Does India Want to Import the EU’s Waste? - Climate Action

The European Union (EU) generated 2,233 million tonnes of waste, including 42,5 million tonnes of plastic waste, in 2022. India imported 3.5 million tonnes of it, roughly 20 times the waste the country itself generates in a single day, becoming the bloc’s second-largest waste destination. Plastic, metal, paper, textiles, e-waste: all of it flowed in. […]

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Recycled plastics rise in demand in Malaysia

Discover why Malaysia imports waste for recycled plastics despite growing domestic demand and challenges in waste separation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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NY school lunches shouldn't come with sides of microplastics | Opinion

The New York Legislature should move on a bill that would reduce plastic utensil use in school cafeterias.

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