Issue 617: A study of bacteria on microplastics in nine European rivers shows salinity to serve as a barrier stopping serious pathogens travelling large distances on plastic debris.
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New rules have been agreed on that will help prevent the loss of plastic pellets – the industrial raw materials used to make plastic products – into the environment. They set new obligations at all stages of the plastic pellet supply chain, both on land and sea, and will help cut plastic pollution.
The Commission published an Explanatory Guide to help stakeholders and Member States implement the microplastics restriction under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) legislation.
