Supporting Sustainable Farming Systems that Work with Nature – GO Falkland 2024.
Fidra attends the 2024 GO Falkland regenerative agriculture event and raises awareness of the presence of harmful chemicals such as PFAS in agricultural inputs (pesticides and biosolids) that threaten sustainable farming systems.
Destroying POPs in waste upholstered domestic seating: SEPA offers guidance on reuse
SEPA has new guidance out advising organisations how to manage persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in waste domestic seating. Read our new blog which highlights challenges faced by recyclers due to the past use of harmful chemical flame retardants in seating.
Environment watchdog, OEP, finds UK Government off track in addressing chemical pollution
New report finds government is unlikely to meet environment ambitions without major changes
World Soil Day: How does sewage sludge impact soil health?
Our project ‘Sewage-free Soils’ highlights the presence of chemical contaminants and microplastics within treated sewage sludge, a by-product of wastewater treatment used as fertiliser on agricultural land.
Are contaminated biosolids costing us the earth?
Fidra learns about steps being taken by experts to protect soils and the wider environment from unregulated emerging chemical contaminants in bioresources.
UK REACH: Challenges and opportunities for improvement
Chemical regulation in the UK is falling behind the EU, with many challenges to overcome in UK REACH.
New Green Science Policy Map: Wildlife Polluted by Flame Retardants on Massive Scale
New map by Green Science Policy shows how chemical flame retardants are impacting wildlife across the globe.
New report investigates impacts and solutions for chemical flame-retardant use in mattresses
In-depth analysis of industry perspectives and economic impacts reveals key opportunities to improve mattress circularity and sustainability.
Long-awaited consultation on UK furniture fire safety regulations is open
New consultation provides unique opportunity to promote effective and sustainable fire safety without the need for harmful chemicals.
Industry Discussions Address Chemical Flame Retardants and the Circular Economy
Industry experts and policy makers join to discuss chemical flame retardant use in mattresses and methods for improved chemical management.