We know so little of what goes into our foods. But when our potential food sources eat the rubbish we discard, it takes the desecration of our planet to whole new level. It’s no wonder more and more people contract cancer on a daily basis…there is so much rubbish in the very food we eat and the water we drink.
http://storyofstuff.org/plastic-microbeads-ban-the-bead/
“What products contain plastic microbeads?
Plastic microbeads are in face soaps, body washes, and even toothpastes. They are sometimes included in “age-defying” makeup (yes, filling in wrinkles with plastic dust!), as well as lip gloss and nail polish. Most wastewater treatment doesn’t filter out microbeads, and they get discharged into waterways. As a result, micro-plastic particles are found in bays, gulfs and seas worldwide, as well as inland waterways.
Does microbead pollution impact us?
Could the plastic you’re washing your face with end up in your sushi? Crazy, but yes. Fish species that humans harvest for food have been known to eat micro-plastic particles at an alarming rate and the toxins absorbed in those plastics transfer to the fish tissue.
Plastic microbeads absorb persistent organic pollutants (long-lasting toxic chemicals like pesticides, flame retardants, motor oil and more) and other industrial chemicals that move up the food chain when the toxic-coated beads are consumed by fish and other marine organisms. A single microbead can be up to a million times more toxic than the water around it!”
Like I recently said on facebook, we’re doing a great job of killing ourselves….never mind the planet.
Please do consider signing and sharing the petition. It really is important. Thank you.
Not Just a Granny 