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In the framework of the EarlyCLOTHES project, researchers of TecnATox and the University of Sao Paulo, have published an article focused on the presence of 20 regulated amines (AAs) in clothes marketed in Brazil and Spain. Generally, higher levels of regulated AAs were found in samples sold in Brazil than in Spain, which is linked to the lack of regulation. Concentration values in clothing were also used to evaluate the dermal exposure to AAs in 3 vulnerable population groups: pregnant women, newborns and toddlers.
After the publication of the first results of the project, not only regulated amines but also formaldehyde, the investigation is now focused on the co-occurrence of other textile additives, such as non-regulated AAs, trace elements and bisphenols.
Scientific Articles 10-01-2023
Posted on 16-01-2023
Dr. Jordi Sierra gave a presentation at the 1st Meeting of Microplastics in River Basins in México. The meeting was held in Puebla (Mexico) and also online (January, 10 and 11). The objective of this event, organized jointly by Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Puebla (UPMP) and Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), was to present topics related to sampling and quantification of microplastics, as well as their treatment, circular economy and policy. More information of this event can be found at https://sites.google.com/upaep.mx/red-temtica-de-microplsticos/inicio?authuser=0&pli=1
Posted on 13-01-2023
On December 16, 2022, the Editorial Office of the Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment (JEEA) conducted a special interview with Prof. José L. Domingo, Emeritus Director of TecnATox. Dr. Rui Hou (South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China) was invited as the Guest Moderator. The full interview can be listened at https://www.oaepublish.com/jeea/announcement/view/524
Posted on 09-01-2023
Last weekend, Prof. José L. Domingo, Emeritus Director of TecnATox, was interviewed by Leafbox, and old school 2000s style blog that features a collection of interviews, notes, tunes, photography/art and personal interest projects. The full interview is available at https://leafbox.substack.com/p/b83ec860-4a9f-4437-8245-b800a6c8e553.
Posted on 20-12-2022
Posted on 14-12-2022
Prof. José L. Domingo, Emeritus Professor of Toxicology, was one of the scientific experts consulted by Antonio Cerrillo, journalist of La Vanguardia, to provide information about a very important healthy habit: the best way to wash fruits and vegetables with traces of food contaminants. The full piece of news can be found at https://www.lavanguardia.com/natural/20221130/8627625/mejor-forma-limpiar-frutas-verduras-contaminadas-plaguicidas.html
Posted on 01-12-2022
The Erasmus + Project “DISCERN-A customised Digital Space to Foster Circular Economy Entrepreneurship with SMEs” has released the second newsletter. We invite you to read it in Spanish or English by clicking on this news.
Posted on 01-12-2022
Two researchers of TecnATox, Dr. Montse Marquès and Prof. José L. Domingo, have just published, in collaboration of investigators of the Unit of Nutrition at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, a very interesting review on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). This paper, available at Environmental Research, was aimed at performing a systematic review and meta-analysis of population studies exploring whether human male exposure to EDCs affects male fertility.
The authors highlighted that there is a high disparity among currently available studies, making difficult to draw conclusions on the potential harmful effects of EDCs on male fertility. Consequently, to delineate the potential relationship that EDCs can have on male fertility, an important condition stressing the health system, further investigations are required.
Scientific Articles 24-11-2022
Posted on 29-11-2022
On 24-25 of November, was held the last TPM of the SEEDS project in Assen (Netherlands). The meeting was an opportunity to share the feedback received during the Multiplier Events organized in Spain, Poland, Netherlands, Romania, Italy and Austria and discuss the plan for the sustainability of the project outputs.
The Erasmus + KA2 Strategic partnership for Vocational Education and Training project “SEEDS - Substance of circular Economy concept as Efficacious Determinant for the development of Successful entrepreneurship” will arrive to its end the next week, on the 30th of November 2022. During the last two years, the partnership has worked to develop an m-learning solution for startuppers and a Recognition and validation tool.
The SEEDS m-learning solution for startuppers is a mobile-based environment delivering courses on Circular Economy, aimed to enable startuppers to develop their vocational skills in the area of sustainable growth, a crucial factor in today’s entrepreneurship reality. There 6 main topics implemented by the SEEDS m- learning solution:
➢ Module 1: Use waste as a resource,
➢ Module 2: The reuse of water from wastewater treatment plants,
➢ Module 3: Design for the future,
➢ Module 4: Rethink the business model for sustainable development,
➢ Module 5: Incorporate digital technology for sustainable development,
➢ Module 6: Effective and sustainable product labeling.
The SEEDS recognition and validation tool is created to work in the area of recognition and validation of competences acquired through the participation in non-formal training courses on Circular Economy related aspects, and their implementation in day-to-day activities of startuppers.
Both project results are now ready and available free of charge, in English, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Romanian, Polish and German, on the project online platform: https://seeds.erasmus.site/
Posted on 29-11-2022
Dr. Montse Marquès, expert in edocrine disruptors exposure and the development of adverse health outcomes, has been interviewed by Science Media Centre to provide her scientific opinion on a recently published article. You can find out more about what she thinks here.
Posted on 29-11-2022