In response to the RIVM report, Minister Harbers is also having permits adjusted for wastewater discharges.
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The amount of plastic that is produced in the world every year has increased explosively in just a human lifetime.
Despite regulations to protect vulnerable countries, plastic waste flow more than doubled between 2020 and 2021
Growth of plastic bottle usage over 20% since 2016
Water companies plan to encourage thriftiness
Current plastic production is 450 million tons per year. By 2045, this will have doubled.
Water company Vitens is very concerned about the availability of drinking water in our region. De Gelderlander 30-03-2022, Albert Heller
Microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of the people tested. The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in…
Microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of the people tested. The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in…
On World Water Day, the United Nations wants to draw attention to global water problems and solutions. Which water problems are we facing? And what can we do about it? In this article you will read all about water and the problems it faces.