Plastic microbeads: small bits with a big impact
Friday, June 12, 2015 - 10:00
in Earth & Climate
Microbeads are the little bits of plastic found in some facial scrubs, toothpastes, hand sanitizers and other personal care products that claim to help exfoliate by scrubbing away dirt more effectively. But to scientists and environmentalists, these plastic bits are hurting fish and wildlife and may even be damaging human health.