Harmful chemicals in food packaging hamper the circular economy

September 27, 2021 EcoVadis EN


The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Zero Waste Europe, CHEM Trust and ClientEarth have joined forces to illustrate how harmful chemicals in food packaging can hamper the circular economy and put our health at risk.

Recycling food packaging can be an important part of achieving a circular economy in the European Union. But recycled materials can still contain chemicals that may contribute to cancer, reproductive disorders and hormone disruption. The infographic launched today visualizes why we need more preventive EU regulation to ensure food contact materials are safe to use, reuse and recycle, in order to achieve a toxic-free circular economy.


Read the full article at: zerowasteeurope.eu

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