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UK bans microbeads

Geoff Riley

9th January 2018

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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 (@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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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

@tutor2uGeoff

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