Microbeads Are Banned From Rinse-Off Products In UK

Microbead Ban On Rinse-Off Products Comes Into Effect

The ban has been issued in an effort to protect the marine environment
The ban on products that contain microbeads will come into effect from today, the government has announced.
In January, it was revealed that manufacturers in the UK would no longer be allowed to develop products containing the miniscule pieces of plastic, due to the detrimental impact that the plastic has had on the ocean.
When products such as face washes, body scrubs and toothpaste that contain microbeads are flushed down the drain, they can consequently damage the marine environment when they eventually reach the sea.
In 2016, a report issued by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee stated that approximately 100,000 microbeads can make their way to the ocean from a single shower.
The ban will prevent retailers in England and Scotland from selling products that contain the harmful microbeads.
“Microbeads might be tiny, but they are lethal to sea creatures and entirely unnecessary,” said environmental secretary Michael Gove.
“We have led the way in banning these toxic pieces of plastic, but this is by no means the end in our fight.

 “We will now press ahead with our proposals for a deposit return scheme and ban other damaging plastic such as straws.”
Dr. Sue Kinsey, senior pollution policy officer at the Marine Conservation Society, has also expressed her approval of the new measure.
“We are delighted that this robust microbead ban has come into force,” she said.
“This is the strongest and most comprehensive ban to be enacted in the world so far and will help to stem the flow of microplastics into our oceans.”
If the microbead ban has filled you with dread at the prospect of having to source new beauty products for your daily self-care regime, have no fear.
There are a number of microbead-free products that you can use instead, not to mention several homemade scrubs that you could experiment with using ingredients such as oats and coffee.

For More: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/microbeads-ban-toothpaste-scrubs-plastic-pollution-ocean-uk-government-a8405941.html

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