Fidra
@fidrango.bsky.social
Fidra is an environmental charity supporting sustainability & preventing pollution. We shine a light on environmental issues through targeted projects to demonstrate positive change. www.fidra.org.uk SCIO & Scottish charity SC043895
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Residents within 1km of a Lancashire chemical plant have been told not to eat home‑produced eggs after high #PFAS levels were found.
With the UK’s PFAS plan due, the government must act urgently & fully phase out PFAS.
👉 www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article...
👉 www.endsreport.com/article/1946...
With the UK’s PFAS plan due, the government must act urgently & fully phase out PFAS.
👉 www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article...
👉 www.endsreport.com/article/1946...
Residents advised not to eat eggs from birds reared near Lancashire PFAS factory
<b>EXCLUSIVE:</b> A woman living near a Lancashire PFAS factory has said she is “terrified of going in the garden” after testing of her duck’s eggs by the local council has revealed that eating just o...
www.endsreport.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Residents within 1km of a Lancashire chemical plant have been told not to eat home‑produced eggs after high #PFAS levels were found.
With the UK’s PFAS plan due, the government must act urgently & fully phase out PFAS.
👉 www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article...
👉 www.endsreport.com/article/1946...
With the UK’s PFAS plan due, the government must act urgently & fully phase out PFAS.
👉 www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article...
👉 www.endsreport.com/article/1946...
With Government due to announce plans to tackle #PFAS this week, a new @green-alliance.org.uk guest blog from @group.bnpparibas outlines the significant financial risks 'forever chemicals' pose to investors & calls for a transition to a PFAS-free economy 👇
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals
This post is by Rachel Crossley, Head of Stewardship, Europe, at BNP Paribas Asset Management Investment managers, like BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), have a critical but often little unde…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
With Government due to announce plans to tackle #PFAS this week, a new @green-alliance.org.uk guest blog from @group.bnpparibas outlines the significant financial risks 'forever chemicals' pose to investors & calls for a transition to a PFAS-free economy 👇
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
Some fab Friday news for Scotland's nature 🥳
Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.
January 30, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Some fab Friday news for Scotland's nature 🥳
📣Defra's consultation on sewage sludge regulation is now open.
We're calling for alternatives to land application until quality improves, plus stronger source control, advanced treatment tech & contaminant monitoring.
Join us in responding here: consult.defra.gov.uk/the-sewage-s...
We're calling for alternatives to land application until quality improves, plus stronger source control, advanced treatment tech & contaminant monitoring.
Join us in responding here: consult.defra.gov.uk/the-sewage-s...
Consultation on the regulatory framework for sludge applied to agriculture
- Defra
- Citizen Space
This site contains consultations that are run by Defra.
consult.defra.gov.uk
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
📣Defra's consultation on sewage sludge regulation is now open.
We're calling for alternatives to land application until quality improves, plus stronger source control, advanced treatment tech & contaminant monitoring.
Join us in responding here: consult.defra.gov.uk/the-sewage-s...
We're calling for alternatives to land application until quality improves, plus stronger source control, advanced treatment tech & contaminant monitoring.
Join us in responding here: consult.defra.gov.uk/the-sewage-s...
🚨 New EU report drives home the astronomical costs of PFAS pollution. The research emphasises that a strong universal PFAS restriction is the most cost-effective solution.
A new report from the @ec.europa.eu, published today, confirms what we already knew: the societal costs of PFAS pollution are enormous!
💶The Commission estimates that inaction on PFAS could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050.
www.politico.eu/article/fore...
💶The Commission estimates that inaction on PFAS could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050.
www.politico.eu/article/fore...
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 PM
🚨 New EU report drives home the astronomical costs of PFAS pollution. The research emphasises that a strong universal PFAS restriction is the most cost-effective solution.
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The @ec.europa.eu's planned abolition of #pesticide protection standards is unlawful. This is shown by a legal opinion published today.
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...
Weakening of pesticide protection standards is unlawful - Legal opinion criticises draft EU legislation
The European Commission's planned abolition of pesticide protection standards is unlawful. This is shown by a legal opinion published today. The legal opinion, commissioned by the Aurelia Foundation, ...
www.pan-europe.info
January 27, 2026 at 8:04 AM
The @ec.europa.eu's planned abolition of #pesticide protection standards is unlawful. This is shown by a legal opinion published today.
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...
A reminder that Sweden is re-evaluating 38 PFAS pesticides linked to TFA
Denmark banned them last year after TFA contaminated drinking water
Our research: 98% of UK rivers are contaminated with TFA 💧
We are waiting for the UK's action on PFAS pesticides
fidra.org.uk/download/con...
Denmark banned them last year after TFA contaminated drinking water
Our research: 98% of UK rivers are contaminated with TFA 💧
We are waiting for the UK's action on PFAS pesticides
fidra.org.uk/download/con...
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A reminder that Sweden is re-evaluating 38 PFAS pesticides linked to TFA
Denmark banned them last year after TFA contaminated drinking water
Our research: 98% of UK rivers are contaminated with TFA 💧
We are waiting for the UK's action on PFAS pesticides
fidra.org.uk/download/con...
Denmark banned them last year after TFA contaminated drinking water
Our research: 98% of UK rivers are contaminated with TFA 💧
We are waiting for the UK's action on PFAS pesticides
fidra.org.uk/download/con...
The Water White Paper focuses on restructuring the sector, but what about the substances polluting it?💧
The upcoming Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our rivers, lakes and seas from chemical pollution.
Read our response & recommendations in our blog➡️ fidra.org.uk/news/water-w...
The upcoming Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our rivers, lakes and seas from chemical pollution.
Read our response & recommendations in our blog➡️ fidra.org.uk/news/water-w...
A new vision for water? How the UK Government’s Water White Paper falls short on chemical pollution - Fidra
Stopping chemical and plastic pollution at source is needed to deliver clean rivers, lakes and seas.
fidra.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The Water White Paper focuses on restructuring the sector, but what about the substances polluting it?💧
The upcoming Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our rivers, lakes and seas from chemical pollution.
Read our response & recommendations in our blog➡️ fidra.org.uk/news/water-w...
The upcoming Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our rivers, lakes and seas from chemical pollution.
Read our response & recommendations in our blog➡️ fidra.org.uk/news/water-w...
A new vision for water?💧
The Water White Paper acknowledges the need for reform but fails to confront chemical pollution at source by overlooking industrial chemicals such as PFAS, and microplastics 🚫
The Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our water before harm happens.
The Water White Paper acknowledges the need for reform but fails to confront chemical pollution at source by overlooking industrial chemicals such as PFAS, and microplastics 🚫
The Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our water before harm happens.
January 20, 2026 at 4:09 PM
A new vision for water?💧
The Water White Paper acknowledges the need for reform but fails to confront chemical pollution at source by overlooking industrial chemicals such as PFAS, and microplastics 🚫
The Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our water before harm happens.
The Water White Paper acknowledges the need for reform but fails to confront chemical pollution at source by overlooking industrial chemicals such as PFAS, and microplastics 🚫
The Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our water before harm happens.
A new bill has been passed in the state of New Jersey, USA to ban #PFAS in everyday products like carpets, cookware, cosmetics, and food packaging 🎉
👉 environmentamerica.org/newjersey/ar...
👉 environmentamerica.org/newjersey/ar...
MAJOR VICTORY: Governor Murphy Signs Bill Banning PFAS use in products
Gov. Murphy signed the PFAS forever chemicals bill into law to ban PFAS in products like cosmetics, carpets and food packaging
environmentamerica.org
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A new bill has been passed in the state of New Jersey, USA to ban #PFAS in everyday products like carpets, cookware, cosmetics, and food packaging 🎉
👉 environmentamerica.org/newjersey/ar...
👉 environmentamerica.org/newjersey/ar...
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This event is part of @fidrango.bsky.social's Great Global Nurdle Hunt🌍
Sign up here: www.seabird.org/events/2026-...
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2026 Less Litter Resolution: Nurdle Hunt
The Scottish Seabird Centre are leading Nurdle Hunts in partnership with North Berwick Charity Fidra as a "New Year Less Litter Resolutions" activity.
www.seabird.org
January 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM
This event is part of @fidrango.bsky.social's Great Global Nurdle Hunt🌍
Sign up here: www.seabird.org/events/2026-...
Sign up here: www.seabird.org/events/2026-...
⚠️ OEP warns UK is 'largely off track' on managing chemicals & pesticides due to the lack of a comprehensive policy framework.
Fidra calls for EU chemical alignment to get chemicals under control, reduce pollution and enable true circularity.
Report here ➡️ www.theoep.org.uk/report/progr...
Fidra calls for EU chemical alignment to get chemicals under control, reduce pollution and enable true circularity.
Report here ➡️ www.theoep.org.uk/report/progr...
Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2024/2025 | Office for Environmental Protection
www.theoep.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:22 AM
⚠️ OEP warns UK is 'largely off track' on managing chemicals & pesticides due to the lack of a comprehensive policy framework.
Fidra calls for EU chemical alignment to get chemicals under control, reduce pollution and enable true circularity.
Report here ➡️ www.theoep.org.uk/report/progr...
Fidra calls for EU chemical alignment to get chemicals under control, reduce pollution and enable true circularity.
Report here ➡️ www.theoep.org.uk/report/progr...
Have you tried the Great Nurdle Hunt app yet?📱
Full of useful tools and guides to help you on your #nurdlehunt and easily submit your results!📍
Download the app and join volunteers around the world calling for change📢
Available now on Apple and Android devices 👉 linktr.ee/thegreatnurd...
Full of useful tools and guides to help you on your #nurdlehunt and easily submit your results!📍
Download the app and join volunteers around the world calling for change📢
Available now on Apple and Android devices 👉 linktr.ee/thegreatnurd...
January 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Have you tried the Great Nurdle Hunt app yet?📱
Full of useful tools and guides to help you on your #nurdlehunt and easily submit your results!📍
Download the app and join volunteers around the world calling for change📢
Available now on Apple and Android devices 👉 linktr.ee/thegreatnurd...
Full of useful tools and guides to help you on your #nurdlehunt and easily submit your results!📍
Download the app and join volunteers around the world calling for change📢
Available now on Apple and Android devices 👉 linktr.ee/thegreatnurd...
New research: Glyphosate detected in children’s playgrounds across England.
Pesticide Action Network UK has found glyphosate and other pesticides in 8 of 13 playgrounds tested...
Read more👇
www.pan-uk.org/playgrounds/
Pesticide Action Network UK has found glyphosate and other pesticides in 8 of 13 playgrounds tested...
Read more👇
www.pan-uk.org/playgrounds/
Cancer-linked pesticide found in eight out of thirteen children’s playgrounds - Pesticide Action Network UK
New study finds glyphosate, a pesticide linked to cancer, in eight out of thirteen children’s playgrounds.
www.pan-uk.org
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
New research: Glyphosate detected in children’s playgrounds across England.
Pesticide Action Network UK has found glyphosate and other pesticides in 8 of 13 playgrounds tested...
Read more👇
www.pan-uk.org/playgrounds/
Pesticide Action Network UK has found glyphosate and other pesticides in 8 of 13 playgrounds tested...
Read more👇
www.pan-uk.org/playgrounds/
🚨🔄 Scotland's draft Circular Economy Strategy is missing something crucial. Our latest blog reveals how harmful chemicals are breaking the circular loop and the necessity of source control.
Read our blog and consultation response ⬇️
fidra.org.uk/news/scotlan...
Read our blog and consultation response ⬇️
fidra.org.uk/news/scotlan...
Fidra's Response to Scotland's Circular Economy Strategy - Fidra
While Fidra welcomes Scotland's draft Circular Economy Strategy, our consultation response highlights a critical gap: the strategy overlooks the role of harmful chemicals in undermining circular activ...
fidra.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
🚨🔄 Scotland's draft Circular Economy Strategy is missing something crucial. Our latest blog reveals how harmful chemicals are breaking the circular loop and the necessity of source control.
Read our blog and consultation response ⬇️
fidra.org.uk/news/scotlan...
Read our blog and consultation response ⬇️
fidra.org.uk/news/scotlan...
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Together with 29 other charities, community groups and campaigners, we have written to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy warning of grave missed opportunities in the Scottish Government's draft Circular Economy Strategy ✉️
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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SNP under fire for 'costly wasted opportunity' to cut waste and boost recycling
Campaigners have hit out at the Scottish Government’s blueprint to cut waste.
www.scotsman.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Together with 29 other charities, community groups and campaigners, we have written to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy warning of grave missed opportunities in the Scottish Government's draft Circular Economy Strategy ✉️
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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Happy new year! ✨ And a happy PFAS-free future to France
As of 1 Jan 2026, France's ban on the production and sale of cosmetics & most clothing containing #PFAS came into force.
Read more about PFAS & textiles ▶️ pfasfree.org.uk/school-unifo...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
As of 1 Jan 2026, France's ban on the production and sale of cosmetics & most clothing containing #PFAS came into force.
Read more about PFAS & textiles ▶️ pfasfree.org.uk/school-unifo...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
French ban on ‘forever chemicals' in cosmetics and clothes to enter into force
A French ban on the production and sale of PFAS chemicals – known as 'forever chemicals' as it takes them so long to break down – comes into effect on Thursday. The ban targets a wide range of cosmeti...
www.france24.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Happy new year! ✨ And a happy PFAS-free future to France
As of 1 Jan 2026, France's ban on the production and sale of cosmetics & most clothing containing #PFAS came into force.
Read more about PFAS & textiles ▶️ pfasfree.org.uk/school-unifo...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
As of 1 Jan 2026, France's ban on the production and sale of cosmetics & most clothing containing #PFAS came into force.
Read more about PFAS & textiles ▶️ pfasfree.org.uk/school-unifo...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Outdated UK furniture fire safety regulations are a risk to human and environmental health▶️ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Find out more about the solutions to achieve sustainable fire safety in the UK 🔥 🧪 ▶️ fidra.org.uk/projects/sus...
#firesafety #chemicalflameretardant #chemcialpollution
Find out more about the solutions to achieve sustainable fire safety in the UK 🔥 🧪 ▶️ fidra.org.uk/projects/sus...
#firesafety #chemicalflameretardant #chemcialpollution
Outdated furniture fire safety rules putting people at risk, MP warns
Millions of households are exposed to materials in upholstered furniture that can release dangerous fumes when they burn
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Outdated UK furniture fire safety regulations are a risk to human and environmental health▶️ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Find out more about the solutions to achieve sustainable fire safety in the UK 🔥 🧪 ▶️ fidra.org.uk/projects/sus...
#firesafety #chemicalflameretardant #chemcialpollution
Find out more about the solutions to achieve sustainable fire safety in the UK 🔥 🧪 ▶️ fidra.org.uk/projects/sus...
#firesafety #chemicalflameretardant #chemcialpollution
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About the size & shape of fish eggs, nurdles are often mistakenly eaten by sea creatures. As Dr David Megson tells Watershed's @leanahosea.bsky.social, plastic readily absorbs pollutants that are passed to the animals that eat them:
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January 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
About the size & shape of fish eggs, nurdles are often mistakenly eaten by sea creatures. As Dr David Megson tells Watershed's @leanahosea.bsky.social, plastic readily absorbs pollutants that are passed to the animals that eat them:
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A lack of chemical labelling poses a challenge for the managing of waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDS), which may contain now banned chemcial flame retardants. This lack of chemcial transparency can lead to unnecessary incineration of WUDS🧪🔥♻
Find out more➡ www.fidra.org.uk/download/cas...
Find out more➡ www.fidra.org.uk/download/cas...
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A lack of chemical labelling poses a challenge for the managing of waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDS), which may contain now banned chemcial flame retardants. This lack of chemcial transparency can lead to unnecessary incineration of WUDS🧪🔥♻
Find out more➡ www.fidra.org.uk/download/cas...
Find out more➡ www.fidra.org.uk/download/cas...
🚨 Our latest report with @goodjobsfirst.org reveals that chemical pollution in the UK has reached crisis levels.
The UK must prioritise urgent action to align regulation, increase transparency, and begin transitioning to a PFAS-free circular economy.
Report here ➡️ goodjobsfirst.org/silent-conta...
The UK must prioritise urgent action to align regulation, increase transparency, and begin transitioning to a PFAS-free circular economy.
Report here ➡️ goodjobsfirst.org/silent-conta...
Silent Contamination: The UK’s Chemical Pollution Crisis - Good Jobs First
Silent Contamination: The UK’s Chemical Pollution Crisis - Good Jobs First
goodjobsfirst.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🚨 Our latest report with @goodjobsfirst.org reveals that chemical pollution in the UK has reached crisis levels.
The UK must prioritise urgent action to align regulation, increase transparency, and begin transitioning to a PFAS-free circular economy.
Report here ➡️ goodjobsfirst.org/silent-conta...
The UK must prioritise urgent action to align regulation, increase transparency, and begin transitioning to a PFAS-free circular economy.
Report here ➡️ goodjobsfirst.org/silent-conta...
Our new case study highlights how Denmark is phasing out #PFAS #pesticides & what the UK can learn from their approach 🌱
Read our new case study 👉 www.fidra.org.uk/download/man...
& our new blog 👉 pfasfree.org.uk/news/denmark...
Read our new case study 👉 www.fidra.org.uk/download/man...
& our new blog 👉 pfasfree.org.uk/news/denmark...
December 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our new case study highlights how Denmark is phasing out #PFAS #pesticides & what the UK can learn from their approach 🌱
Read our new case study 👉 www.fidra.org.uk/download/man...
& our new blog 👉 pfasfree.org.uk/news/denmark...
Read our new case study 👉 www.fidra.org.uk/download/man...
& our new blog 👉 pfasfree.org.uk/news/denmark...
The Environmental Audit Committee held an important evidence session on PFAS last week.
Experts urged the UK Government to adopt a precautionary, group-based approach to #PFAS regulation 👏
📺 Watch the full session on the UK Parliament site.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Experts urged the UK Government to adopt a precautionary, group-based approach to #PFAS regulation 👏
📺 Watch the full session on the UK Parliament site.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
December 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The Environmental Audit Committee held an important evidence session on PFAS last week.
Experts urged the UK Government to adopt a precautionary, group-based approach to #PFAS regulation 👏
📺 Watch the full session on the UK Parliament site.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Experts urged the UK Government to adopt a precautionary, group-based approach to #PFAS regulation 👏
📺 Watch the full session on the UK Parliament site.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
The use of chemical flame retardants in UK furniture and building construction materials increases fire smoke toxicity and threatens firefighters’ safety and long-term health, without increasing #firesafety🔥🧪
Learn more in our latest blog➡️ www.fidra.org.uk/news/use-of-...
Learn more in our latest blog➡️ www.fidra.org.uk/news/use-of-...
Use of flame retardants and the dangers of increased fire smoke toxicity to UK firefighters’ health - Fidra
‘The use of certain chemical flame retardants in UK consumer products, including furniture, mattresses, textiles, electronics and building construction materials, increases fire smoke toxicity, posing...
www.fidra.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The use of chemical flame retardants in UK furniture and building construction materials increases fire smoke toxicity and threatens firefighters’ safety and long-term health, without increasing #firesafety🔥🧪
Learn more in our latest blog➡️ www.fidra.org.uk/news/use-of-...
Learn more in our latest blog➡️ www.fidra.org.uk/news/use-of-...
🚨New research from @paneurope.bsky.social shows everyday cereal products contain high levels of the 'forever chemical' #TFA.
🌾TFA was found in 81.8% of samples, which included
breakfast cereals, pasta, bread, oatmeal and biscuits.
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...
🌾TFA was found in 81.8% of samples, which included
breakfast cereals, pasta, bread, oatmeal and biscuits.
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...
High levels of 'forever chemical' TFA in everyday cereal products all across Europe
A new PAN Europe study reveals high levels of the “forever chemical” trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), recently found to cause harm to reproduction and development, in everyday cereal products across Europe...
www.pan-europe.info
December 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🚨New research from @paneurope.bsky.social shows everyday cereal products contain high levels of the 'forever chemical' #TFA.
🌾TFA was found in 81.8% of samples, which included
breakfast cereals, pasta, bread, oatmeal and biscuits.
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...
🌾TFA was found in 81.8% of samples, which included
breakfast cereals, pasta, bread, oatmeal and biscuits.
www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...