Archive for February 2025
Action Alert: Support HB 25 to Restrict Restaurant Use of Polystyrene
House Bill 25 – Restrict Restaurant Use of Polystyrene HB 25 would prevent restaurants from using disposable polystyrene foam in food service ware, encouraging the adoption of biodegradable or compostable alternatives. Polystyrene foam (also called “Styrofoam”) contains the chemical styrene, which has been linked to health harms including certain cancers, such as leukemia and…
Read MorePlastics, Chemicals, and Cancer: The Role of the Global Plastics Treaty in Preventing Breast Cancer
Breast cancer rates are rising globally, especially among younger people. Although known risk factors including increased age, obesity, alcohol use, and genetics play a role, the World Health Organization estimates that about half of breast cancer cases occur in women with no identifiable risk factors. This has led researchers to turn to hazardous environmental exposures,…
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