Plastic Free Fields
@fieldmole.bsky.social
UK Parents and Residents concerned about the rapid expansion of polluting plastic sports pitches on our Green Spaces. Harmful to the environment, wildlife and human health, particularly children vulnerable to chemical pollution.
Pitch refused due to loss of green-space & noise pollution. Plastic pitches also cause biodiversity loss, microplastic pollution of water, soil, air, wildlife & human bodies. PFAS pollution, light & traffic pollution, Urban Heat Islands & privatisation of public space.
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Council refuses own plan for 3G football pitch in Louth
More than 250 formal complaints were lodged with East Lindsey District Council.
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April 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Pitch refused due to loss of green-space & noise pollution. Plastic pitches also cause biodiversity loss, microplastic pollution of water, soil, air, wildlife & human bodies. PFAS pollution, light & traffic pollution, Urban Heat Islands & privatisation of public space.
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And people wonder cancer is increasing but do nothing about it
‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption
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‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
And people wonder cancer is increasing but do nothing about it
‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🎉 Great news for children and parents across Europe!
👏 EU legislators have agreed a revised law that bans the most harmful chemicals including EDCs, concerning bisphenols, and #PFAS, in toys.
The deal will have to be adopted by Council and Parliament.
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#ToxicFreeToys
👏 EU legislators have agreed a revised law that bans the most harmful chemicals including EDCs, concerning bisphenols, and #PFAS, in toys.
The deal will have to be adopted by Council and Parliament.
chemtrust.org/wp-content/u...
#ToxicFreeToys
April 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🎉 Great news for children and parents across Europe!
👏 EU legislators have agreed a revised law that bans the most harmful chemicals including EDCs, concerning bisphenols, and #PFAS, in toys.
The deal will have to be adopted by Council and Parliament.
chemtrust.org/wp-content/u...
#ToxicFreeToys
👏 EU legislators have agreed a revised law that bans the most harmful chemicals including EDCs, concerning bisphenols, and #PFAS, in toys.
The deal will have to be adopted by Council and Parliament.
chemtrust.org/wp-content/u...
#ToxicFreeToys
Fantastic news just in. The polluting plastic pitch has been refused. Well done to all campaigners. More details to follow #Louth #Lincolnshire
East Lindsey District Council are cleaning up tonnes of nurdles from the beach whilst at the same time proposing to spill tonnes of tyre waste microplastics on Wood Lane playing field! Artificial Turf fibres are also a major pollutant of the marine environment www.newscientist.com/article/2383...
April 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Fantastic news just in. The polluting plastic pitch has been refused. Well done to all campaigners. More details to follow #Louth #Lincolnshire
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We've launched an inquiry into addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
April 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We've launched an inquiry into addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
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After years of burying their heads in the sand while levels of PFAS pollution build, Parliament is finally investigating forever chemical pollution. Will this lead to action on what Prof Patrick Byrne has called "the greatest chemical threat facing humankind" or just more platitudes?
So please to see this parliamentary PFAS inquiry kick off today. So important we understand this better...
committees.parliament.uk/work/9078/ad...
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Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) - Committees - UK Parliament
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of about 14,000 synthetic chemicals used in a wide variety of everyday products. For example, PFAS are used to keep food...
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April 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
After years of burying their heads in the sand while levels of PFAS pollution build, Parliament is finally investigating forever chemical pollution. Will this lead to action on what Prof Patrick Byrne has called "the greatest chemical threat facing humankind" or just more platitudes?
Fluoropolymers are in artificial turf processes. Sport England state that they are chemicals of low concern. However, SE based this on info supplied to them by employees of companies that manufacture fluoropolymers. Last year 59 leading PFAS experts disagreed that fluoropolymers are of low concern.
F-gases and Fluoropolymers frequently come up in the #PFAS conversation— but what exactly are they? 🤔
To put it really simply:
🔹 Fluoropolymers = PFAS plastics
🔹 F-gases = PFAS gases
Want to know more? Check out our new webpage: www.pfasfree.org.uk/f-gases-fluo...
To put it really simply:
🔹 Fluoropolymers = PFAS plastics
🔹 F-gases = PFAS gases
Want to know more? Check out our new webpage: www.pfasfree.org.uk/f-gases-fluo...
April 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Fluoropolymers are in artificial turf processes. Sport England state that they are chemicals of low concern. However, SE based this on info supplied to them by employees of companies that manufacture fluoropolymers. Last year 59 leading PFAS experts disagreed that fluoropolymers are of low concern.
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🚨 Chemicals in the UK: Falling behind EU safety standards?
Our latest webpage breaks down why aligning with EU REACH is crucial for health, environment & business.
📥 Download our new position to learn more: fidra.org.uk/chemical-reg...
#ChemicalPollution #REACH #UKPolicy
Our latest webpage breaks down why aligning with EU REACH is crucial for health, environment & business.
📥 Download our new position to learn more: fidra.org.uk/chemical-reg...
#ChemicalPollution #REACH #UKPolicy
April 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🚨 Chemicals in the UK: Falling behind EU safety standards?
Our latest webpage breaks down why aligning with EU REACH is crucial for health, environment & business.
📥 Download our new position to learn more: fidra.org.uk/chemical-reg...
#ChemicalPollution #REACH #UKPolicy
Our latest webpage breaks down why aligning with EU REACH is crucial for health, environment & business.
📥 Download our new position to learn more: fidra.org.uk/chemical-reg...
#ChemicalPollution #REACH #UKPolicy
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📣The European Parliament, Council and Commission have agreed new regulation to address some sources of #nurdle pollution across the EU.
This is a positive step in addressing nurdle pollution in the EU, including maritime transport, however loopholes remain👉 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
This is a positive step in addressing nurdle pollution in the EU, including maritime transport, however loopholes remain👉 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
April 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
📣The European Parliament, Council and Commission have agreed new regulation to address some sources of #nurdle pollution across the EU.
This is a positive step in addressing nurdle pollution in the EU, including maritime transport, however loopholes remain👉 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
This is a positive step in addressing nurdle pollution in the EU, including maritime transport, however loopholes remain👉 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Another plastic polluting pitch project. This time at Southwater Horsham proposed by Southwater Ghyll CIO.
Let’s hope Horsham District Council refuse this v harmful & unsustainable project. #Sussex #Horsham
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Let’s hope Horsham District Council refuse this v harmful & unsustainable project. #Sussex #Horsham
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Anger rises over plans for new sports pitch on Horsham village 'communal field'
Anger is rising among residents in a village near Horsham over plans for new sports facilities on a ‘communal’ field.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Another plastic polluting pitch project. This time at Southwater Horsham proposed by Southwater Ghyll CIO.
Let’s hope Horsham District Council refuse this v harmful & unsustainable project. #Sussex #Horsham
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...
Let’s hope Horsham District Council refuse this v harmful & unsustainable project. #Sussex #Horsham
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...
East Lindsey District Council are cleaning up tonnes of nurdles from the beach whilst at the same time proposing to spill tonnes of tyre waste microplastics on Wood Lane playing field! Artificial Turf fibres are also a major pollutant of the marine environment www.newscientist.com/article/2383...
April 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
East Lindsey District Council are cleaning up tonnes of nurdles from the beach whilst at the same time proposing to spill tonnes of tyre waste microplastics on Wood Lane playing field! Artificial Turf fibres are also a major pollutant of the marine environment www.newscientist.com/article/2383...
Rubber crumb pitch infill is the largest source of intentionally added microplastic pollution in Europe. Children inhale & ingest the tyre micro & nanoplastics. It also enters the body through cuts/grazes. See link for more info on this #lewisham campaign dacrescommunity.org
April 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Rubber crumb pitch infill is the largest source of intentionally added microplastic pollution in Europe. Children inhale & ingest the tyre micro & nanoplastics. It also enters the body through cuts/grazes. See link for more info on this #lewisham campaign dacrescommunity.org
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The dirty man of Europe.
Slew of pesticides, medication & recreational drugs released into Chichester & Langstone harbours in raw sewage, study finds. Now multiply that by every sewage outlet on the coast. Unknown impact on fish, shellfish & the birds & mammals who eat them.
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More than 100 chemicals polluting South harbours - study
The studies looked at samples from Langstone and Chichester Harbours in spring and autumn 2022.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The dirty man of Europe.
From gardens to sports fields & playgrounds rubber mulch is neither a safe or responsible choice.
“One of the most alarming issues with rubber mulch is its potential to leach hazardous chemicals into the soil and groundwater.”
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“One of the most alarming issues with rubber mulch is its potential to leach hazardous chemicals into the soil and groundwater.”
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Rethinking Rubber | The Hidden Dangers of Rubber Mulch
Rubber mulch, has found a niche in landscaping. However, there are big concerns that cast a long shadow over its desirability and environmental friendliness.
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April 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
From gardens to sports fields & playgrounds rubber mulch is neither a safe or responsible choice.
“One of the most alarming issues with rubber mulch is its potential to leach hazardous chemicals into the soil and groundwater.”
barefootlawnkc.com/rethinking-r....
“One of the most alarming issues with rubber mulch is its potential to leach hazardous chemicals into the soil and groundwater.”
barefootlawnkc.com/rethinking-r....
Polyethylene was the most common plastic polymer found in birds digestive tracts. It’s also a common plastic found in artificial grass. A previous study found fibres from artificial grass made up 15% of plastic pieces in seawater near Barcelona.
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Characterisation of plastic debris (macro-, meso-, and microplastics) from stranded alcids in southern Spain
Plastic pollution has become a major issue for marine ecosystems. Seabirds are particularly vulnerable to this pollution and are very good indicators …
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April 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Polyethylene was the most common plastic polymer found in birds digestive tracts. It’s also a common plastic found in artificial grass. A previous study found fibres from artificial grass made up 15% of plastic pieces in seawater near Barcelona.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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@stevehyndside.bsky.social @fightingdirty.bsky.social Watch the eye-opening ‘Dangerous Play’ documentaries on the link below, exposing the health concerns with artificial turf. Netherlands phasing out AGP’s by 2030, a year earlier than the EU rubber crumb infill ban. www.bnnvara.nl/zembla/artik...
New carcinogens discovered in rubber granulates - Zembla - BNNVARA
It has recently been discovered that the rubber granulates in artificial turf contain even more harmful and carcinogenic substances than had previously been assumed. Furthermore, several of these subs...
www.bnnvara.nl
April 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
@stevehyndside.bsky.social @fightingdirty.bsky.social Watch the eye-opening ‘Dangerous Play’ documentaries on the link below, exposing the health concerns with artificial turf. Netherlands phasing out AGP’s by 2030, a year earlier than the EU rubber crumb infill ban. www.bnnvara.nl/zembla/artik...
“Artificial turf systems have been identified as significant sources of NMPs, and their environmental impacts are extensive ..” t.co/6E8ViDYEaL
April 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
“Artificial turf systems have been identified as significant sources of NMPs, and their environmental impacts are extensive ..” t.co/6E8ViDYEaL
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The EU chemical regulation policy is very far from perfect. The European Environmental Bureau highlights it takes weeks to get a chemical registered for use in Europe, then decades to fully safety check that chemical. But the UK is falling behind even that.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The EU chemical regulation policy is very far from perfect. The European Environmental Bureau highlights it takes weeks to get a chemical registered for use in Europe, then decades to fully safety check that chemical. But the UK is falling behind even that.
eeb.org/need-for-spe...
eeb.org/need-for-spe...
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250 of the highest risk road runoff outfalls in England are within 500 metres of a Site of Specific Scientific Interest including protected rivers-with mercury, arsenic & other chemical horrors belting into waterways, according to data obtained by @endsreport.com
www.endsreport.com/article/1911...
www.endsreport.com/article/1911...
April 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
250 of the highest risk road runoff outfalls in England are within 500 metres of a Site of Specific Scientific Interest including protected rivers-with mercury, arsenic & other chemical horrors belting into waterways, according to data obtained by @endsreport.com
www.endsreport.com/article/1911...
www.endsreport.com/article/1911...
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"Taking regulators to court is always the last option for @fightingdirty.bsky.social. We're delighted that the Environment Agency has offered to review the legal framework around the exporting of car tyres and are willing to meet to hear our concerns.” resource.co/article/envi...
Environment Agency to review its approach to waste tyre exports
Following the release of the BBC’s File on 4 ‘Tyre Scandal’ and legal campaign from Fighting Dirty, the government body will take three months to investigate UK tyre shipments to India
resource.co
April 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Taking regulators to court is always the last option for @fightingdirty.bsky.social. We're delighted that the Environment Agency has offered to review the legal framework around the exporting of car tyres and are willing to meet to hear our concerns.” resource.co/article/envi...
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UK regulator fines 10 carmakers and two trade bodies over green ad collusion
UK regulator fines 10 carmakers and two trade bodies over green ad collusion
CMA found car firms chose not to compete when advertising what percentage of their vehicles could be recycled
Ten leading car manufacturers – plus two automotive trade bodies – have been fined more than £77m by a UK regulator after admitting breaking competition law in relation to advertising their green credentials.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation after a tipoff from Mercedes-Benz, which allowed the German marque to avoid financial penalties despite also being involved in the cartel. Continue reading...
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April 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
UK regulator fines 10 carmakers and two trade bodies over green ad collusion
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On BBC Rare Earth, Hannah Evans of @fidrango.bsky.social argues we should be able to buy everyday items safe in the knowledge they don't contain chemicals that may damage our health, not have to conduct a major research project to find out if products are PFAS-free:
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March 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
On BBC Rare Earth, Hannah Evans of @fidrango.bsky.social argues we should be able to buy everyday items safe in the knowledge they don't contain chemicals that may damage our health, not have to conduct a major research project to find out if products are PFAS-free:
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