... packaging, cosmetics, straws- even fishing nets. Many plastics are designed to be used only once, leading to our landfills and beaches being awash in these single-use plastic. WE CURRENTLY RECOVER ONLY 5-10% OF THE PLASTICS WE PRODUCE.50% are buried in landfills and some are remade into durable goods, but much of it washes out to sea. READ MORE....... |
WHAT ARE MICROBEADS? Have you noticed that your facial scrub, toothpaste or body wash have these tiny colored beads in them? Those are microbeads and they are made from polyethylene and polypropylene. What you didn’t know is that a few years ago companies added them to your favorite product instead of natural exfoliants. READ MORE.....