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Denmark has banned 8 more #pesticides containing #PFAS

The main reason: these pesticides can break down into #TFA a small chain PFAS scientists are increasingly concerned about.

Fidra research earlier this year found #TFA widespread in UK rivers 💧

Read more ▶️ www.pan-europe.info/blog/denmark...

2/2 🧵Proving even the most pristine looking beaches aren't immune to #plasticpellet pollution. Which is why nurdle pollution needs to be stopped at source! ✋

Remember - you can now download our app for on both Android and Apple stores📱

📷credit: @surfridereurope.bsky.social

1/2 🧵1 week into #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt 🌎

We have had lots of submissions so far! Check out this shocking find from @surfridereurope.bsky.social who found thousands of #nurdles on the beautiful South of France coastline 🏖️😔

Find out how to take part ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part.html

📄 New case study - Find out how Restructa Ltd has implemented innovative XRF technology to rapidly identify levels of chemical flame retardant POPs in waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and avoid unnecessary incineration➡️ www.fidra.org.uk/download/cas...

#chemicals #flameretardants

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Our new report exposes how major chemical companies have downplayed the toxicity of #TFA to mislead regulators and delay urgently needed action. TFA is an ultra-short #PFAS and a breakdown product of other PFAS, including PFAS #pesticides.
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...

Our Great Nurdle Hunt app is here!📱

Designed to make nurdle hunting easier than ever! Track your finds with the app's built in #nurdle counter. It works offline too - perfect for remote beaches 🏖️

Available on Apple & Android devices. Download from our website➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...

Ripping up Climate Change Act would be an act of national self-harm Ripping up Climate Change Act would be an act of national self-harm

Scrapping the Climate Change Act would be an act of national self-harm🚨

It inspired laws across the globe, billions in green investment, and a promise to protect future generations🌱

That promise must not be broken⛓️‍💥

Read more👇

www.wcl.org.uk/ripping-up-c...

#ClimateChangeAct

The #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt starts today! 🌎

This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪

Join in and be part of the solution 🔎

For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...

Tackling #climatechange and chemical #pollution should go hand in hand.

Thankfully, companies across Europe are driving PFAS-free innovation in:
☀️ Solar cells
🌬️ Wind turbines
🚗 Electric Vehicles
⚡ Semi-conductors
🔥 Heat pumps

Check out @CHEMTrust
's blog: chemtrust.org/green_transi...

YouTube video by Fidra The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2025 - How to take part and make an impact

Are you taking part in the Great Global Nurdle Hunt this October? 🌎🔎

Join thousands of others hunting for small plastic pellets called #nurdles on beaches around the world 🏖️

Taking part is really easy, catch up on our how to take part webinar 🔽
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezT5...

Better protection of surface and groundwater to strengthen EU water resilience The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission proposal to update the lists of water pollutants. This r

🚨 #TFA, #BPA, #pesticides & #pharmaceuticals are all to be included in the EU's updated water pollutants list.

Chemical pollution is widespread in the UK. Urgent action is needed to protect our water sources against these harmful pollutants.

ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

A commentary on the new Environment Agency flame retardant scoping review - Fidra Environment Agency Flame Retardant report does not sufficiently highlight high volume flame retardants currently under close scrutiny in the European Union.

New Environment Agency Flame Retardant risk assessments fail to follow tightening EU chemical restrictions protecting public & environmental health from exposure to hazardous & persistent chemicals🧪

Read more in our new commentary blog➡️ www.fidra.org.uk/news/comment...

#chemcials #flameretardants

There are less than 2 weeks until the start of the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt 2025!🌍

Do you want to take part but don't know where to start? Then make sure you join us for our next webinar! We'll cover how to take part, how to #nurdlehunt, answer questions and more👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Calling all #NurdleHunters 🌎

This year’s #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt is shining a light on how plastic pollution is threatening biodiversity and we need your help.

Please message us any photos of #nurdles in sensitive ecosystems or amongst wildlife and help us tell the story 🪸🐬

📷credit: Tracey W

We are excited to be part of the #WildSummitUK today 🍃

We will be highlighting the importance of citizen science in protecting our environment through promoting our #GreatNurdleHunt which is helping raise awareness of plastic pellet pollution globally🌍

Come say hello 👋

📢 It's September & Big River Watch is back!

Download the free Big River Watch app & get ready to survey your local river between the 19th & 25th of September.

Every observation helps us fight for wild, healthy, natural rivers.

👀 What will you see this time?

theriverstrust.org/big-river-watch

The Great Global Nurdle Hunt is back this October 🌏

Come along to our webinar which will tell you everything you need to know about #nurdles and how to take part in this global citizen science event 🔎

Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#plasticpellets #citizenscience #plasticpollution

New 'forever chemicals' found in killer whale blubber - Oceanographic Previously undocumented in wildlife, a new group of forever chemicals - PFAS - have been found in the blubber of killer whales in the Arctic.

A #PFAS never reported in wildlife before has been found in the blubber of Orcas 🐋

Fluorotelomer sulfones are a type of PFAS used in fire fighting foams & other industries. Another clear argument for why #foreverchemicals must be restricted as a group 🔽

oceanographicmagazine.com/news/new-for...

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🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The European Chemicals Agency just announced that it will split the EU-wide #PFAS restriction, leaving out eight categories of PFAS uses. This has never happened before — and it’s a dangerous precedent.

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Chemical companies lobbying MPs not to ban Pfas Exclusive: Analysis of responses shows firms are urging parliamentarians to limit regulation of ‘forever chemicals’

Chemical companies are pressuring UK MPs to weaken #PFAS restrictions by excluding fluoropolymers.

However, fluoropolymers are PFAS & their production, use & disposal contribute significantly to wider PFAS emissions🏭

▶️ www.pfasfree.org.uk/f-gases-fluo...

▶️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

How pharmaceuticals in sewage sludge are polluting our land and threatening soil health - Fidra Pharmaceuticals in sewage sludge can destroy soil fungal networks, impacting nutrient cycling and threatening crop productivity, as well as long-term soil health.

Pharmaceuticals in contaminated sewage sludge are disrupting vital soil fungal networks that plants and soil ecosystems depend on. 🍄🌱

Research reveals significant soil health impacts that current regulations don't address.

Blog below⬇️
www.fidra.org.uk/news/pharmac...

Protecting Health and Nature: A Call to Rethink Chemical Regulation Proposals - Fidra HSE proposals for Chemicals Legislative Reform for won’t protect us from the some of the most hazardous chemicals that have been developed and need an urgent rethink

New blog and consultation response 📢

The HSE’s proposals for Chemicals Legislative Reform fail to protect us from some of the most dangerous chemicals ever developed, and urgently need to be reconsidered.

www.fidra.org.uk/news/hse-che...

Global plastic treaty: Nurdles escape scrutiny, coastal states bear the brunt The global plastics treaty negotiations in Geneva ended without agreement, and one of the most preventable yet damaging sources of microplastic pollution has be

We spoke to the New Indian Express about why it’s so important to address #nurdles at an international level🌏

Although the global plastics treaty is a missed chance, countries can still introduce strong regulations to prevent #plasticpellet loss ⬇️

www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2025/...

[Report] Divergence in UK/EU Environmental Policy: State of Play 2025 - IEEP UK This report captures this evolving story of legislative and policy change as the UK forges a new chapter in its journey to a more sustainable, post-Brexit future. It examines divergence across a broad...

📣New IEEP report highlights growing divergence between UK and EU environmental policy.

It states that significant levels of divergence can be seen in chemical restrictions - with the EU going much further to phase out harmful chemicals while the UK stands still ⬇️

ieep.uk/publications...

Prioritising preventative action to achieve a PFAS-free future Fidra shares research from its PFAS-free project and highlights the changes needed for a PFAS-free future in the UK and worldwide.

🆕Read our latest article hosted by Innovation News Network
covering how a PFAS free future is possible in the UK and beyond ⬇️

innovationnewsnetwork.com/prioritising...

#PFAS #foreverchemicals #chemicalpollution

UK falling behind EU on environmental rules amid post-Brexit rollback Exclusive: Labour ministers choosing to weaken green protections inherited from the bloc, analysis reveals

🚨The UK is falling behind the EU on environmental rules🚨

Key example 👉 UK chemical protections are falling behind the EU’s, and are under threat from Brexit rollback

Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

HSE propose broad restriction on #PFAS in firefighting foams, acknowledging the risks of 'regrettable substitution'. A 6-month public consultation is now open 👉 press.hse.gov.uk/2025/08/18/p...

Find out more about PFAS in firefighting foams
👉 fidra.org.uk/download/cal...

Protecting Health and Nature: A Call to Rethink Chemical Regulation Proposals - Fidra HSE proposals for Chemicals Legislative Reform for won’t protect us from the some of the most hazardous chemicals that have been developed and need an urgent rethink

New blog and consultation response 📢

The HSE’s proposals for Chemicals Legislative Reform fail to protect us from some of the most dangerous chemicals ever developed, and urgently need to be reconsidered.

www.fidra.org.uk/news/hse-che...

Despite efforts of NGOs, scientists and many delegates today we don't have #plasticstreaty to address production and pollution but as we regroup we are going to keep showing evidence of plastic pellet or nurdle pollution to those in power #nurdlehunt www.nurdlehunt.org.uk

📢Final day of negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty at #INC52

We are calling on governments for ambition and courage to ensure a strong and effective final treaty which addresses global #plasticpollution across the full lifecycle, including #plastic pellets➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...