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Blogs on plastic and health

Blogs on plastic and health

Research, campaigns and sharp opinions

We expose the painful truths.
What does plastic do to your health? How do we tackle microplastics and pollution? In our blogs, you’ll find insights into campaigns, research, and what we ask from governments and industry.
Health

HvA students commit to the campaign; Stop The Plastic Chew

Five fourth-year Commercial Economics students from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences are collaborating with the Plastic Soup Foundation on the Stop The Plastic Chew campaign.

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Microplastics

Sustainable & Plastic-Free Sinterklaas Gifts

Discover 9 sustainable, plastic-free Sinterklaas gifts for kids and families.

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Microplastics

Why the UK Must Ban Plastic Waste Exports

Plastic Soup Foundation supports UK call to ban plastic waste exports.

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Packaging

Halloween: spooky, fun and plastic-free

Celebrate Halloween with spooky vibes — without the plastic!

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Microplastics

The difference between plastic and plastic-free chewing gum

Did you know most chewing gum is actually made of plastic?

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Microplastics

What’s really in your chewing gum?

Chewing gum may seem harmless, but did you know most brands are full of plastic?

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Microplastics

Plastic-free living: this is how you, as a conscious consumer, make a difference

Plastic doesn’t disappear. It breaks down into tiny particles. That’s why we must drastically reduce our plastic consumption.

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Microplastics

Plastic treaty blocked: how you can tackle plastic pollution yourself

Together against plastic: systemic change driven by consumers.

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Oceans

Every minute, three garbage trucks full of plastic waste ends up in the ocean

Fish mistake broken-down plastic for food and deliberately bite into it.

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