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10 . BOYCOTT MICROBEADS . W H A T A R E M I C R O B E A D S ?

10 . BOYCOTT MICROBEADS . W H A T A R E M I C R O B E A D S ?

Microbeads are manufactured solid plastic particles smaller than a grain of sand and they are everywhere !
Microbeads are used to give products their gritty texture , or in some instances a smooth structure .
They are found in toothpastes , shower gels , defoliants , body washes , face scrubs , detergents , cleansing agents , sunscreens , scouring agents , and synthetic fibers in clothing .