Plastics
Unilever makes plastics commitment
October 9, 2019
Unilever has confirmed that by 2025 it will halve its use of virgin plastic, help collect and process more plastic packaging and looks to make an overall commitment to reduce plastics usage across its portfolio. Unilever, owner of brands including Dove, Ben & Jerry’s, Lipton and Omo has announced ambitious new commitments to reduce its […]
decaBDE: Japan and Australia criticised
August 5, 2019
Earlier this year Australia and Japan issued reports on the assessment of health risks associated with decaBDE used in everyday household items, these are now under heavy criticism by international NGOs. According to the newly published risk assessment by Japan’s National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (Nite) about decaBDE and HBCD the two chemicals are […]