Updated Jan 18, 2017
Although the federal government plans on banning microbeads, these miniscule pieces of plastic can be found in rivers, lakes, and oceans where they're working their way up the food chain.
Used in everything from cars to mobile phones, plastic has transformed our everyday lives. The stuff is everywhere, and it’s showing up in some places that may surprise you, such as toothpastes, body scrubs, deodorant, and even lip gloss.
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