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[-] [email protected] 17 points 2 days ago

That's not micro though?

[-] [email protected] 16 points 2 days ago

No, but these beads pretty much go straight into the local waterways where they can very quickly break down into micro plastics. All so a human didn't have to use a tool like a brush or a loofa to scrub themselves. Convenience at any cost.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

The brushes and loofas also contribute to micro plastic pollution.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Tbh many brushes and loofahs are plastic and erode into microplastic too.

[-] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago

But they become micro as part of abrasion with your teeth.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Up to 5mm is still considered microplastics.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Seriously? That's a lot of mm...

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Big airsoft lobbying?

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

my microwave has been lying to me!?

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