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Sara Malmheden
Press officer
Phone: +46(0) 10-788 65 10
E-mail: sara.malmheden@ivl.se
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2026-09-02NewsNew study: Children’s clothing contains chemicals not covered by current regulations
Children’s clothing sold on the Swedish market largely complies with current chemical regulations. However a new study from Stockholm University, carried out as part of the Mistra SafeChem research p...
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2026-08-28NewsIVL to contribute to new WHO guidelines for safe drinking water
Which chemicals need to be monitored to ensure safe drinking water in the future? This question is central as the World Health Organization (WHO) updates its guidelines on drinking water quality. Res...
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2026-08-17NewsEurope’s climate-elephant in the room: What to do with left-over emissions when we get to net zero?
When the European Union reaches climate neutrality, some greenhouse gas emissions will likely remain. But which emissions should actually be considered unavoidable – and how should they be balanced w...
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2026-08-13NewsStricter packaging requirements with new EU regulation
To reduce waste, increase reuse and recycling, and create more consistent rules, the EU is introducing the PPWR – a regulation that IVL expert Alexandra Almasi believes will present both challenges a...
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2026-07-02NewsBeach litter must be removed before it turns into microplastic
Candy wrappers, plastic bags, ropes and fishing nets that wash up on our shores – regardless of whether they originally come from land or sea – can quickly break down and form microplastics.
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2026-06-12NewsGreat potential for green marine fuels in the north – but Sweden risks falling behind
Norrbotten, Sweden's northernmost county, is well placed to produce green fuels for the shipping industry. However, large and sustained price differences between fossil and renewable fuels, combi...
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2026-06-05NewsA better living environment for children requires action and collaboration
An international research project shows that air quality is not just an environmental issue but also a matter of equal living conditions, and that a lack of data in many parts of the world hinders ef...
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2026-06-01Press releaseMajor investment in digital and energy-efficient solutions for aquaculture and small-scale fishing
The EU is investing EUR 65 million in the SEADEEP project. SEADEEP aims to develop digital technology and energy-efficient solutions to drive the transition towards more sustainable and climate-smart...
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