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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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2026-09-22Press releaseUnique survey of underwater noise from recreational boats
Researchers at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute have developed a new method for assessing underwater noise from recreational boats. The study – the first of its kind – shows that in sensi...
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2026-09-17Press releaseLess food waste and less beef bring greater environmental benefits than more organic
A reduction in food waste and the amount of beef delivers clear environmental benefits and lower costs, whereas increasing the proportion of organic food yields only small environmental impacts – at ...
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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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