Spanish pellet spill puts EU law on microplastic pollution in the spotlight

A recent spill of plastic pellets on the Spanish coast has highlighted the need for regulation at EU level, wi

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The environmental impacts of artificial turf worth considering before rolling it out in your backyard.
Draws upon the 539pp NSW Chief Scientist and Engineers report on Synthetic Turf with further scientific comment.

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The environmental impacts of artificial turf worth considering before rolling it out in your backyard

Artificial turf is an increasingly popular choice for suburban backyards, offering an evergreen surface that requires little maintenance. But that convenience comes with a big environmental price tag.

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Six countries call for ambitious measures to stop microplastics pollution

Five EU countries and Norway have called on the European Union to propose an ambitious law to prevent micropla

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Six countries call for ambitious measures to stop microplastics pollution

Five EU countries and Norway have called on the European Union to propose an ambitious law to prevent micropla

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