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Fifteen London deaths caused by emissions and particulates annually, new report finds

by jane bremmer | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog

A new report commissioned by the Greater London Authority on the health impacts of waste incineration finds that Fifteen deaths of London residents per year are attributable to emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from the capital’s five energy from...

Toxic Additives in Plastics: Hidden Health Hazards Linked to Common Plastic Products

by jane bremmer | Sep 30, 2020 | Blog

Today the National Toxics Network (NTN) joins the UNEP Regional Activity Centre for Sustainable Consumption and Production and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) in releasing a collaborative and ground-breaking report on the toxic additives in...

The threat of incineration in Australia – Presentation

by jane bremmer | May 6, 2020 | Blog

Threat of Incineration Webinar Resources Webinar PresentationIPEN Waste IncinerationIncineration SnapshotThe Threat of Incineration in AustraliaUKWIN Climate Change Presentation – April 2020Webinar Chat...

New scientific report reveals toxic and hazardous chemicals in plastic food packaging.

by jane bremmer | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog

Today the National Toxics Network joins more than 160 organisations from all over the world in this declaration of concern and call to action on plastics, packaging and human health. The Impact of Food Contact Chemicals on Human Health: A Consensus Statement published...

Victoria’s new Circular Economy Package paves the way for waste incineration across the state

by jane bremmer | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog

Today the Victorian government announced their Circular Economy Package – ‘Recycle Victoria, A new economy’. This 10 year plan to cut pollution and boost economic growth and jobs lays out the government’s response to the states waste management crisis which has been...

NTN calls on government to open waste policy to greater engagement

by jane bremmer | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog

The National Toxics Network calls on the Australian Government to open up their Waste Export Ban policy for greater stakeholder and community engagement. The Prime Ministers decision to ban Australian waste exports comes with significant local, national and...
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