Hazardous chemicals found in one-quarter of plastics, warns environment ministry

30 January 2026
The Phnom Penh Post
Pollution and waste / Public health / Solid waste
Chronic illness / Plastic products / solid waste management

The Ministry of Environment has raised serious concerns over the widespread use of hazardous chemicals in plastic products, following a global study showing that more than one-quarter of the chemicals used in plastic production pose risks to human health and ecosystems. …

 Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hazardous-chemicals-found-in-one-quarter-of-plastics-warns-environment-ministry

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