Amsterdam, 11 May 2018 – Today holds the deadline for the ‘Call for evidence on the use of intentionally added microplastic particles in products of any kind.’ The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is investigating, at the request of the European Commission, a need to restrict “the …

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Beat The Microbead is delighted to bring you an updated version of the beloved Beat the Microbead app. The app has a more cleaner and stylish look to make your user experience smooth and more enjoyable. The new BTMB app is now available in Spanish and Portuguese. With adding a number of …

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Amsterdam, 8 November 2017 – The European Commission is expected to make public its views on plastic next month. The long-awaited Strategy on Plastics in a Circular Economy should guide Europe’s policy for the next decade. The leaked draft text reveals something of the Commision’s thoughts …

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Amsterdam, 25 October 2017 – Last June the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), which represents the cosmetics industry worldwide, brought out a bizarre press release stating that they take their responsibility seriously and are doing their utmost to tackle plastic pollution in the oceans, pointing to the voluntary phasing …

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Following the insipirational and mesmerising trailer of BLUE PLANET II , BBC urges people to take a step towards the conservation of our beautiful ocean and all its life forms. There are many threats steadily approaching the marine life in the wake of climate change and man-made …

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