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- - - Nurdles
    - Plastic pellets pollute our seas and beaches. Fidra works with policy makers, industry, NGOs and the public to end nurdle (pellet) pollution. We run the Great Nurdle Hunt to generate evidence and awareness of plastic pellet pollution.
  - - Cotton buds
    - Despite having been recognised as a problem for at least 20 years, plastic cotton buds are a continuing pollution issue.
  - - Microplastics
    - Fidra addresses microplastic pollution from artificial pitches, nurdles and sewage related litter. We have also supported a programme of work at Fauna & Flora International focusing on microplastic pollution.
  - - Best Fishes
    - An information portal to bring together pertinent facts about farmed salmon where it comes from and how it’s farmed.
- - - PFASs
    - PFASs are synthetic chemicals of major environmental concern, used in a wide range of products including ‘stain-resistant’ finishes on textiles.
  - - Artificial Pitches
    - Synthetic turf pitches can be a source of microplastic pollution. Fidra is promoting measures to reduce loss of rubber crumbs into the environment.
  - - Food Packaging
    - Much of our takeaway food and drink packaging can have devastating implications on our natural environments. They are difficult to recycle due to their mix of materials or contamination and do not naturally breakdown.
  - - Bisphenols
    - Bisphenols are synthetic chemicals used in a variety of products such as plastics and receipts. There is increasing evidence that bisphenols are harming the environment and could be impacting human health by affecting our hormones.
- - - Preventing Chemical Pollution
    - Harmful industrial chemicals in products, manufacturing and waste are being found in people, wildlife and the environment. Our work prevents the unnecessary use of chemicals and minimises environmental impacts.
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Flame retardants in our furniture; UK regulations and ten years of ‘imminent change’

Monday, August 26th, 2019

After almost a decade of regulatory review, and no action, are we any closer to achieving fire safety without toxicity?

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What harm could it do? Fidra check out the risk of receipts

Monday, June 17th, 2019

Retailers give us receipts every day. But are they aware of the environmental harm they are handing over? Fidra explores the impacts of bisphenols on receipts and what our UK retailers are doing about it.

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Polystyrene pollution and practical solutions

Saturday, May 11th, 2019

Polystyrene is used to keep our takeaways hot, insulate our homes and transport everything from fresh fish to human organs. What a hero! Yet, the devastation it reaps on our natural environment is far from heroic.

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