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UK bans microbeads
9th January 2018
A really good example of government intervention. A ban has come into force for the use of microbeads in products such as shampoo and toothpaste. Other countries are following suit including Canada.
Plastic microbeads ban enters force in UK https://t.co/MQQnCFNs0w
— Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) January 9, 2018
A plastic microbead ban enters into force in the UK today. It’s a very important step in the protection of our oceans. https://t.co/Cf4Kax6qC9
— Lewis Pugh (@LewisPugh) January 9, 2018
These eco-friendly microbeads could help save our oceans. pic.twitter.com/CcK7u71teG
— Seeker by The Verge (@Seeker) December 28, 2017
As of January 1st, Canada has become the latest country to ban microbeads https://t.co/pKbvX39kjM #PlasticPollution pic.twitter.com/i93uDJINt0
— Oceana Canada (@OceanaCAN) January 6, 2018
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