An assessment of potential health risks shows that graphite rain contains heavy metals and PAHs.

There are a number of promising biobased alternatives to controversial polar aprotic solvents, as revealed in a report from Wageningen Food & Biobased Research commissioned by RIVM .

Since May 2015, there has been a Zika virus outbreak in South and Central America, including the Caribbean. The Zika virus can cause birth defects, including microcephaly (small head size).

RIVM would like to explore possibilities to eliminate obstacles during innovation of green chemistry with industry.

Chemicals made from vegetable or animal waste may be an alternative to the use of the substance Bisphenol A (BPA) in thermal paper. Thermal paper is widely used for cash register receipts.

There are many possible biobased alternatives to substances of very high concern (SVHC). Some are even ready to be deployed right away.