After a critical analysis, together with independent experts, we maintain our position: the report of the Earthmoving Commission does not provide sufficient guarantees for the public health of local residents and workers.
Fundamental right: our view on the final report of the parliamentary inquiry committee Read More »
Our first PFAS forum is over. We look back enthusiastically on a very pleasant, educational afternoon in the Blikfabriek. After a word of welcome by our Eva, the attendees were divided into groups to participate in the various working groups.
PFAS FORUM in the Tin Factory. Read More »
Hoboken – About fifty interested people sacrificed their Sunday afternoon to attend the first PFAS forum in the Hoboken Blikfabriek. At the request of the citizen collective Grondrecht, scientific and legal experts came to inform them about the state of affairs in the
After a critical analysis, together with independent experts, we maintain our position: the report of the Earthmoving Commission does not provide sufficient guarantees for the public health of local residents and workers.
EVALUATION DESCRIPTIVE SOIL RESEARCH ERM Read More »
16.02.2022 | Civil society intensifies PFOS discussion: health and environment first A broad coalition of environmental and nature associations and health and family organizations wants lessons to be learned from the PFOS scandal. In a joint vision statement, they advocate a more muscular approach
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A collective around Grondrecht presents its view on the clean-up at 3M in a vision statement. Common thread: transparent collaboration. 'We want a summary in plain language for all new reports.' 05.02.2022 | DS Read the full article in the newspaper…
DS: 'No, we do not want to boycott Oosterweel' Read More »
Grondrecht would like to invite you to the PFAS forum on Sunday 20 March 2022 in the Blikfabriek in Hoboken. An information afternoon where we come together to share our expertise, experiences and strategies regarding the PFAS problem with you.
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Earlier today, BAM/Lantis announced that the Oosterweel works will resume soon, and that only limited adjustments will be made. The coalition of Greenpeace, Grondrecht and Thomas Goorden reacted with disappointment. “We are not opposed to the Oosterweel project, but we want the PFOS pollution on the site to be taken seriously. That requires a plan for the remediation of the region. When will we finally start working on a real solution for the pollution in our backyard?”
Press release Oosterweel DIY Read More »
Earlier today, the Council of State suspended the declaration of conformity of the Technical Report for the Oosterweel works on the Left Bank. In its ruling following a UDN claim filed by Grondrecht, Greenpeace and Thomas Goorden, the Council states that provisions of the VLAREBO may have been violated. During the hearing, the auditor was also very critical of the construction of a berm with the most heavily polluted soils on the 3M site.
Press release Council of State ruling Read More »
environmental injunction brought by Grondrecht, Greenpeace and Thomas Goorden against the risks of further spreading of PFOS pollution by the Oosterweel works. The fact that the case was declared admissible is a first step towards a healthy living and residential environment. "This strengthens our confidence that the judge will also rule in our favour on the merits." At the same time, the parties are moving up a gear and are contesting the new Technical Report on the so-called compliance with the recommendations of the Earthmoving Commission.
Press release judgment on environmental injunction Read More »
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