“Because of their pervasiveness and tiny size, microbeads are virtually impossible to remove from the environment, especially water. Prevention through legislation by banning the manufacture and sale of products containing microbeads is a key mitigation strategy” (Perschbacher, History, p.1, 2016).
Natural Alternatives to Microbeads (Perschbacher, Impact, p.1, 2016)
- Almonds
- Cocoa Beans
- Apricot Pits
- Sea Salt
- Ground Pumice
- Oatmeal
Beat the Microbead
This downloadable app for your smartphone will scan product barcodes at home or in the store to conveniently tell you if that product contains microbeads. This app is “part of the International Campaign against Microbeads in Cosmetics” (Perschbacher, Consumer, p.1, 2016) and is supported by 100 Non-Government Organizations in 42 countries (Beat the Microbead, p.1.).#lifedependsonwater #aquauv #aquaultraviolet #madeintheusa #aquauvmadeinusa #water #waterfiltration #uvwaterfiltration #followus #nurdles #plastic #pollution #plasticpollution #savetheplanet #pickuptheplastic #recycle #nurdle #microbeads #microplastics #microplastic #microbead #beach #beaches #saveourbeaches #marinelife #healthyanimals #healthyearth #nurdles #microplasticpollution #plasticsoup #personalcareproducts #facewash #toothpaste #bodywash #exfoliate
Sources and Further Readings:
Perschbacher, Ellen – History and Evolution Of the Microbead, 2016
https://www.ijc.org/en/history-and-evolution-microbead
International Campaign Against Plastic in Cosmetics
https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/
Drahl, Carmen – What You Need To Know About Microbeads, The Banned Bath Product Ingredients, 2016
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmendrahl/2016/01/09/what-you-need-to-know-about-microbeads-the-banned-bath-product-ingredients/#56b323e27a33
Perschbacher, Ellen – Tiny Plastics Inflict Huge Environmental and Human Health Impact, 2016
https://www.ijc.org/en/tiny-plastics-inflict-huge-environmental-and-human-health-impact
Perschbacher, Ellen – Consumer Decisions Can Curb Microbead Pollution, 2016
https://www.ijc.org/en/consumer-decisions-can-curb-microbead-pollution