Originally Posted by
Geri B
why is it still n shelves if it's such an environmental problem.....
Seriously?? There are still tons of face washes and cleansers on the shelves that contain microbeads that are know to be hazardous to wildlife and ocean environments that there are no laws against.
That is like asking why do stores still use plastic bags for purchases (although some states now charge a surcharge for this to promote reusable bag use) when it is proven what an environmental hazard they are to marine life and take eons to decompose in landfills, why to corporations continue to pollute our waterways? (in my area it was just discovered the water for an entire community was tainted by the manufacture of Teflon goods and poisoning the populace) why are there pet treats in the grocery stores that are killing our pets ( the most recent travesty is the bones sold in pet store supermarkets and regular store chains that the FDA has put out warnings are killing dogs).
While it is nice to think there are laws to safeguard us the truth is many bypass the laws or falsify, etc. It is up to us, the consumer to dictate that these kinds of products are no longer on the shelves by refusing to buy/use them.
And there are some products that are sparkly as a result of inks and dyes, not glitter and many consumers don't know the difference.