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How bad is the microplastic pollution in UK rivers?

How bad is the microplastic pollution in UK rivers?

EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...

How bad is the microplastic pollution in UK rivers?

12 May 2022 |

A recent article in ENDS Report highlighted how bad plastic pollution is in UK rivers, from both the plastic we can see and the microplastics that we can’t.

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Are brands moving faster than legislation on banning PFAS?

Are brands moving faster than legislation on banning PFAS?

EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...

Are brands moving faster than legislation on banning PFAS?

6 May 2022 |

Last month, three US NGOs produced a report on the PFAS commitments of major global retailers.

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Big steps taken in the EU to restrict whole groups of harmful chemicals

Big steps taken in the EU to restrict whole groups of harmful chemicals

EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...

Big steps taken in the EU to restrict whole groups of harmful chemicals

29 Apr 2022 |

CHEM Trust has consistently highlighted how when one hazardous substance is banned, the chemicals industry often substitute it with similar, potentially toxic alternative.

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Endocrine disruptors are synthetic chemicals that mess with our hormones.

There are many types of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and they’re present in dozens of products that you find around the home, from furniture fabrics to food. They are poorly controlled – and with Brexit, things might get worse.

If you have questions about the impact of EDCs on you, your health or the environment, you’ve come to the right place. If you want to know how to reduce your exposure to these harmful chemicals or simply want to find out more about them we’re here to help.

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Endocrine disruptors – the facts

What EDCs are, why they matter, and what’s known about their effects on human health and the environment. All the facts, none of the jargon.

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How to avoid endocrine disruptors – the guide

Which everyday products contain EDCs and what can you do to reduce your exposure? Peace of mind for you and yours.

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Help expose the hidden danger of EDCs, and call for better regulation and safer alternatives. Use your power as a citizen and consumer by taking easy but effective actions.

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