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Microbeads Research Paper

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What is the problem you are addressing? Why do we care about the problem? What practical, scientific, theoretical or artistic gap is your research filling?
What are microbeads? As my project aims at banning of microbeads, so i feel it‟s fair enough to start by specifying what microbeads actually are. Microbeads are tiny plastic round balls and their size varies from 10 μm to 1000 μm (1 mm). They are widely used in cosmetics as exfoliating agents and personal care products such as toothpaste, as well as biomedical and health science research, microscopy techniques, fluid visualization …show more content…

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July 2015
Source : www.beatthemicrobead.org
Aveeno Johnson & Johnson Brightning dayly scrub Polyethylene (PE)
AXE Johnson & Johnson Scrub with Vit. C Polyethylene (PE)
Acne Free Oil-Free Acne Cleanser-Gentle Exfoliating Microbeads
Ahava Dead Sea Water Mineral Body Exfoliator
Ahava Dead Sea Essentials-Relaxing Almond Exfoliating Body Cleanser
Clean & Clear Johnson & Johnson Advantage 3 in 1, facial scrub Polyethylene (PE)
Clean & Clear Johnson & Johnson Morning burst facial scrub, oil free Polyethylene (PE)
Clean & Clear Johnson & Johnson Blackhead eraser scrub, oil free Polyethylene (PE)
Clean & Clear Johnson & Johnson Deep action exfoliating scrub, oil free Polyethylene (PE)
Aveeno Active Naturals-Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
Aveeno Active Naturals- Positively Ageless Resurfacing Scrub with Vitamin C
Ayur-medic Anti-Bacterial Wash with Exfoliating Beads
Bath & Body works Pure Paradise 2-in-1 Body Scrub and Wash
Bliss Super Minty Soap 'n Scrub Energizing Exfoliator for the Body
Bliss Vanilla + Bergamot Body Buff with shea butter + sweet almond …show more content…

The bill would start the phase out of microbeads from products in the US from 1 July 2017. The federal legislation, if passed, will follow action taken by several states. Last month, California finalized a bill that phases out microbeads from 2020. This follows action taken by Illinois last year, which became the first state to ban the production, manufacture or sale of personal care products containing microbeads.
The Netherlands is the first country to announce its intent to be free of microbeads in cosmetics by the end of 2016.
Erie County, New York has passed the first local ban in the state of New York. It bans the sale and distribution of all plastic microbeads (including biodegradable ones) including from personal care products.
The Canadian government reviewed more than 130 scientific papers and concluded that microbeads should be added to the national list of toxic substances.
Right now, about 18 states in the US, Canada, Australia, and several countries in Europe are considering bans of products that contain plastic

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