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FORTAN® BROOMS

Every sweep of a traditional broom releases microplastics that remain in nature for up to 100 years, or longer. That’s why Jobo Borstelfabriek and B4Plastics joined forces to launch a new generation of brooms made with FORTAN®.

FORTAN® bristles stay strong during use. They substitute classical plastic materials for brooms with FORTAN®, reducing dependence on fossil resources by introducing 55% biobased content, reducing >50% microplastics (under ASTM D5988), and being developed and produced in Europe.

JOBO is stepping forward as a true pioneer by bringing our FORTAN® brooms to the market for sale!  🌍 A small tool. A meaningful shift.

Festival Season = atmosphere, music and massive amounts of energy ⚡🎶

But also > waste, plastic, and a significant environmental footprint.

That’s why we are especially proud to once again deliver the B4Plastics HUMICUR® festival coins for the Belgian Pukkelpop Festival.

The sector is gradually becoming greener;  from reusable cups to smarter waste systems and energy management. Together, we are making festivals unforgettable.

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#microandnanoplasticsinthenews

• 🧽 Kitchen Sponges Release Microplastics
  Researchers at the University of Bonn found that everyday kitchen sponges shed 0.68 – 4.21 grams of microplastics per person per year, contributing significantly to household microplastic emissions. While sponges do release particles, the study notes that water consumption during dishwashing causes far greater environmental harm.
• 🌊 Microplastics Found From Coco Island to Human Blood
  A Costa Rican study revealed microplastics in over 70% of environmental samples, including remote ecosystems like Coco Island. These particles have been detected in marine life, livestock, rain, food, and even human blood, placenta, and brain, underscoring the global scale of contamination.

• ❤️ New $3.3M Study on Microplastics’ Threat to the Heart
  The University of Cincinnati launched a federally funded study to investigate whether microplastics accumulate in the heart and contribute to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease. Early evidence suggests widespread human exposure through food, water, and inhalation.

• 🫁 Inhaled Microplastics Stay in Lungs for Weeks
  A study from the Medical University of Vienna found that inhaled PET microplastics remain in the lungs for at least 14 days, triggering inflammation and allergic reactions. When combined with allergens like ragweed pollen, the inflammatory response worsens, suggesting significant immune system impacts