BOUDENNE , Jean-Luc

In order to assess the release of UV filters from the sunscreen used by beachgoers into seawater within the bathing zone, a field campaign was carried out during the summer of 2017 at three beaches in Marseille, along the French Mediterranean coast. A social survey analyzed beachgoer attendance, the quantities and types of suncare products used...

The impacts of sunscreens on both human and environmental health remain of concern as widespread use continues and new formulations are developed. While titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticle UV-filters may offer a safer alternative to organic filters, their fate and impact are not fully understood and resulting regulation is still under...

For around two decades, artificial snow has been used by numerous winter sports resorts to ensure good snow cover at low altitude areas or more generally, to lengthen the skiing season. Biological additives derived from certain bacteria are regularly used to make artificial snow. However, the use of these additives has raised doubts concerning...