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- Scientists create eco-friendly, biodegradable microbeads Sat, 10 Jun 17, 1:14amMicrobeads' detriment to the environment is well-documented, yet many companies continue to put the tiny plastic spheres in their products. Scientists at the University of Bath came up with a solution. They created microbeads...
- The United States just officially banned harmful plastic microbeads Wed, 30 Dec 15, 8:45amThe House of Representatives approved a bill to phase out the use of plastic microbeads in personal care products, such as body scrubs and toothpastes, beginning January 1st, 2017...
- US on course to ban harmful microbeads from bath and body products Thu, 10 Dec 15, 1:34amThe House of Representatives approved a bill to phase out the use of plastic microbeads in personal care products, such as body scrubs and toothpastes, beginning January 1st, 2017...
- California’s State Senate approves ban on harmful plastic microbeads Fri, 11 Sep 15, 5:00amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAiIGd_JqZc Last week, significant progress on banning harmful plastic microbeads was made when the California State Senate approved bill AB 888. With support from over 75 water agencies, environmental...
- ABC’s Investigative Team Uncovers Plastic Microbeads in Toothpaste Getting Stuck in Patients’ Gums Tue, 23 Sep 14, 7:16amABC7 Chicago reports that Dentists and dental hygienists have begun speaking out against plastic microbeads in toothpastes after many have noticed the tiny blue beads lodged in patients' gums or between their teeth...
- ABC’s Investigative Team Uncovers Plastic Microbeads in Toothpaste Getting Stuck In Patients Gums Tue, 23 Sep 14, 1:55amABC7 Chicago reports that Dentists and dental hygienists have begun speaking out against plastic microbeads in toothpastes after many have noticed the tiny blue beads lodged in patients' gums or between their teeth...
- Illinois Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetics Wed, 11 Jun 14, 4:30amIllinois passed a bill last Sunday that makes it the first state in the U.S. to ban plastic microbeads in soaps and cosmetics. From the end of 2018 it will be illegal to manufacture products containing microbeads in the state,...
- Microplastic Beads from Face Scrub Clog US Waterways and Poison Fish Fri, 31 Jan 14, 10:00pmImage © Shutterstock Your toothpaste, facial scrub, or body wash may be clogging waterways with tiny plastic particles -- without you even realizing it...