Neat News 2848 (added 2023-10-18)

Ban of microplastics phased in in EU

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The European Commission bans microbeads in cosmetics from this year, since the small plastic particle contribute to a pollution of plastic that is very difficult to get rid of. For other products a transition period of 4 to 12 years is planned. By 2030, microplastics waste should be reduced by 30 percent.

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News seen at: Deutsche Welle - Environment