❗️ #Petrochemicals are byproducts of #FossilFuel production that are used to make synthetic products like plastics & pesticides.

Both petrochemical production & consumption are toxic & harmful to our health.

As 🇪🇺 elections approach, leaders MUST prioritize health over profit.

📢 Plastics are a source of #EndocrineDisruptors , such as phthalates, bisphenols & PFAS.

Next week, join the discussion on the human health costs of exposure to harmful chemicals in plastics.

📅 18 April, 7PM CET
👉 Register to the webinar: bit.ly/3UcmvUD

#EDCFree

Today we delivered our Asks to Members of European Parliament calling on them to stand up for EU citizens and instruct the next European Commission to tackle chemical pollution.

🚨 Exposure to #EndocrineDisruptors is linked to thyroid disorders, certain cancers and infertility problems.

📢 We're calling on the EU and national governments to take action and reduce our exposure.

Check out our 🆕 infographic ➡️ bit.ly/4akpccD

#EDCFree #ToxicFree

France takes a stand against #foreverchemicals ! 🇫🇷

Yesterday the National Assembly voted to say au revoir to #PFAS in textiles, cosmetics and ski waxes.

🧐 Now, all eyes are on the Senate for the final vote.

More in our #ToxicFree4EU : buff.ly/3VOzL3i

#BanPFAS

Sehr lesenswerter Thread von der EDC-Free Europe Europe Koalition über #endokrineDisruptoren 🧵👇

🔊🇪🇺 Over 111.000 citizens are calling on EU leaders to commit to a #ToxicFreeEurope now!

People are exposed to high levels of harmful chemicals, including #EndocrineDisruptors and #PFAS , in their bodies.

📝 action.wemove.eu/sign/2024-01-b…

Ahead of the 🇪🇺 European Union elections in June, we urge the EU & national governments to take immediate action to fix EU laws to minimize & ultimately end people's exposure to hazardous #EndocrineDisruptorsChemicals 🧪.

Check out EDC-Free Europe's infographic: edc-free-europe.org/articles/press…

🏭 Exposure to #PFAS is linked to liver damage, thyroid disease, increased cancer risk & other health issues.

Last week, Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) launched a 🆕 infographic explaining how the EU-wide PFAS restriction can protect our health.

📢 It's time to #BanPFAS ! ow.ly/PuzY50R2VCh

🚨 Exposure to #PFAS , also known as #ForeverChemicals , puts our health at risk.

🆕 Research by Food Packaging Forum shows that 68 PFAS have been found in #FoodContactMaterials , including paper, plastics & coated metal packaging. 🥤🥡

👉 bit.ly/4aeTnlj

#EDCFree #BanPFAS

Great to be at EDC Free Asia’s webinar this week on addressing environmental and human exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals ( #EDCs ).

Check out the recording for our talk on EU EDCs policy & the role of NGOs in pushing for improved protections 👉buff.ly/4awUDQm

✨ The latest edition of Food for Thought is available! Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/3IV7tMK

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