Accreditation UNEP
In April 2016, the Plastic Soup Foundation became accredited by the UNEP. This means the PSF has gained observer status— […]
In April 2016, the Plastic Soup Foundation became accredited by the UNEP. This means the PSF has gained observer status— […]
In December 2015, a law was passed in the United States of America prohibiting the use of plastic microbeads in […]
The accumulation of garbage and waste attracts pests such as rats, mice, or, in this case, insects. This is the […]
A new report on dealing with the plastic soup was presented at the World Economic Forum, where world leaders came […]
Amsterdam, February 11th, 2016. Today, exactly five years ago, Maria Westerbos founded the Plastic Soup Foundation (PSF). Not long before […]
The ingestion of microplastics has negative effects on the reproduction cycle of the Pacific cupped oyster. This was the conclusion […]
British scientists of Imperial College have answered the question whether it is better to clear up microplastics in the middle […]
21 January 2016 – Dorian van Rijsselberghe, the defending Olympic Windsurfing Champion for Rio 2016 complained in his X-Mas 2015 […]
On January 1st, 2016, the Netherlands banned the distribution of free plastic bags. The European Union forces the Member States […]
President Obama signed the Microbead-Free Waters Act at the end of December. As of 1 July 2017, producers will be […]
Princess Traveller
Plastic microdeeltjes kunnen in longen en bloed van de mens terechtkomen. Waarom is dit zo verontrustend?
New research from Plastic Soup Foundation shows that 87% of products from the ten best-selling cosmetics brands contain microplastics.
Uit nieuw onderzoek van Plastic Soup Foundation blijkt dat 87% van de producten van de tien meest verkochte cosmeticamerken microplastics bevat.