Local Microbead Laws Emerge As Potential Threat To National Uniformity
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
If a state patchwork of microbead laws weren't enough, counties in New York are eyeing bans on personal care products containing microbeads, with Erie County the first to pass local legislation in case the state or federal government fails to advance environmental protective measures. California is approaching the finish line with microbeads legislation that limits replacement options for personal care manufacturers.
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