Europe bans tiny plastic particles from many everyday products

The European Union has banned the sale of products that contain intentionally added synthetic polymer microparticles. This means many cosmetics, detergents, and other everyday items will need new formulations to be sold in Europe.

The European Union just made it illegal to sell many products that contain tiny plastic particles. This forces manufacturers to find new ingredients for everything from makeup to cleaning supplies. It also sets a global precedent for how governments can tackle microplastic pollution.