Microbeads are a big issue at the moment for both environmentalists and beauty companies alike. They are often found in cosmetics as they make good exfoliators and are cheaper than the natural alternatives. They are also found in some toothpastes. However, they are so small that when they go down the drain they cannot be filtered and end up in our water ways. They then absorb toxins in the water. They are eaten by fish and make their way up the food chain, until they can even end up on our plates. This cartoon I found on the Greenpeace website shows the problem.
The silly thing is, most beauty experts think microbeads aren't even benefical. Natural alternatives are much better. The beads are such an issue that president Obama has banned them from being used in the USA. If you want David Cameron to do the same, there is a petition on the Greenpeace website. Click here to sign the petition.
For more information on microbeads, watch this video:
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