Why
are microbeads so dangerous? Here’s a simple explanation.
Greenpeace
is working to get microbeads banned in the UK.
Australia’s
big 3 supermarket chains pledge to phase out beauty products containing
microbeads.
Obama signs ban on microbead pollution
mlive.com
Today, President Obama signed the Microbead-Free Waters Act into law.
Unanimous vote in Senate sends microbead legislation to President Obama’s desk for signature.
Beat the Microbead Launches ‘Look for the Zero’ Initiative.
A federal microbead bill is making its way through the U.S. Congress. Read more.
Its been a long time coming and we’re far from done yet, but it was a huge win last night for Tompkins County when a local microbead ban was unanimously passed by the legislature!!! We’re so ecstatic to share this news with you and cant express our gratitude for our @plastictidesjunior ambassadors enough. These kids from age 13 to 15 made this is a reality, not us. They are the champions in this fight. As we paddle on towards Albany, we’re calling on our New York State neighbors to take notice and introduce bans in their counties, and as well we’re calling on the state senate, which has failed two years in a row to pass this ban, to take the initiative and show Big Plastic we mean business. Come on #NewYork, let’s #BanTheBead!! #StandUpAgainstPollution #paddlewithpurpose #microbeads #plastic #plasticpollution #sup #nonprofit #cause #grassroots #countybycounty (at Tompkins County)
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Congress to vote on bill to ban microbead hygiene products in US
theguardian.com
Scientists are trying to trace freshwater microplastics to their point of origin. Their research will undoubtedly lead back to manufacturers of personal care products and clothing. Read more.