Cosmetic Microbeads Regulation Could Set Tone For Microfiber Response

Research suggests that plastic microbeads used in personal-care products contribute to around 13% of marine plastic pollution, but roughly 85% is attributed to plastic microfibers from clothing. Biomaterial firm TerraVerdae BioWorks is watching personal-care microbeads legislation due to its stake in next-generation, bioplastic microbeads, but its broader concern is how the regulatory movement could influence the next to come.