Ireland could be next to ban microbeads (if politicians can agree on it)

They've been banned in a number of countries, and now it looks like microbeads are set for the chopping block in Ireland – if the Dáil agrees to pass a new bill tabled by the Green Party. The tiny plastic beads, present in many cosmetic products, are not biodegradable and can affect marine life.
Read more: http://www.thejournal.ie/microbead-ban-legislation-ireland-3002182-Sep2016?source=Snapzu