Think twice when you wash your face! Tiny plastic beads included in many products for "exfoliation" are turning up in large numbers in Lakes Erie and Ontario. The New York Times reports:
"In recent months, major cosmetics companies including Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble have pledged to phase out the use of the beads in favor of natural alternatives, though they say the shift could take two years or more. The Johnson & Johnson statement says, in part, "Our goal is to give consumers peace of mind that our products are gentle on people and gentle on the environment."
Alternatives are already on the market. Maybe one of YOU can build awareness of this issue with your year end project!
Read the complete article here.
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