News (Innovation Society)
14th International Nano-Dialogue on "Life Cycle and Regulation of Advanced (Nano-)Materials»
On November 12th and 13th 2020, the 14th International Nano-Dialogue took place not as planned in Vaduz, but virtually – because of an approximately 100... More
Disposable or fabric? Here’s what matters
Anyone who wants to protect themselves and others from a COVID-19 infection wears a mask these days. But what about the environmental impact of this... More
Scientific committees: EU-wide restriction best way to reduce microplastic pollution
The Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) has adopted its opinion on a landmark restriction proposal, which would ban microplastics in products such as cosmetics, detergents,... More
Human Biomonitoring as an Instrument of the European Chemicals Policy
At an international conference on "Human Biomonitoring for science and chemical policy", Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze and UBA President Dirk Messner spoke out in... More
Are plant-based bioplastics less harmful than conventional plastics?
So-called "bioplastics" are regarded as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional, petroleum-based plastics, but consist of a chemical mix of up to 20,000 substances. Are... More
Polymer based nanocomposites – enabling innovation, resource efficiency and helping to fight climate change
A «Nanopinion» by Dr. Sabine Lindner from PlasticsEurope Germany, published on the EUON website sheds an interesting light on the role of nanoparticles in food... More
Microplastics can transport metal pollutants
Revealing the Trojan horse: new method for measuring metal in microplastics... More
Why do COVID-19 antibody tests kits keep failing government testing?
Over the past few weeks, it has been widely reported that many of the antibody tests, used for rapid screening for COVID-19 contraction, ordered by... More