Living near water and access to water or so-called blue spaces is beneficial for people’s health and well-being.

When garments made from synthetic materials wear, due to use and washing, microplastic fibres are released. Wastewater treatment plants remove 50 to 90 per cent of these microplastic fibres.

For a successful circular economy, it is essential to improve the conditions in which materials and products are recycled once they have reached the end of their life cycle.

On Thursday 11 April 2019, RIVM welcomed a delegation from Public Health England (PHE). Chief Executive Duncan Selbie of PHE headed the delegation.

One of the aims of Dutch food policy is to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy foods.

Residues of pesticides were found in the air outside homes located near flower bulb fields, in the dust on their doormats and in the household dust.

The Dutch Reporting centre for adverse effects of medical implants (MEBI) received 162 reports of suspected adverse effects of implants. The notifications were linked to 181 implants.

Scientific journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases has published an article on RIVM research conducted into pertussis vaccination for pregnant women.

The best synbio projects, including iGEM teams, have one thing in common: cutting edge science in the light of carefully considered societal needs.

RIVM calculations show that only small steps have been taken to reduce daily salt and energy intake (via sugar) within the National Agreement to Improve Product Composition.