Microplastic – a threat to human health and the environment

Microplastics are those super tiny beads (typically around 1 millimeter), that can be found in body and facial scrubs, as well as other personal care products. Microplastics are used in cosmetics and body care products to exfoliate, sanitize, or increase cleaning power. They can be found in lotions, sanitizers, toothpastes, and body scrubs, as well as...