Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into environment?
They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.
They are considered to cause skin cancer in children.
They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields.
They are often found to be used as food adulterants.
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UPSC IAS – 2019
Microbeads are tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5 mm in diameter, used in various products like cosmetics, toothpastes, and abrasive cleaners. When washed down drains, they enter wastewater systems but are often too small to be filtered out. They are then released into rivers, lakes, and oceans. Once in aquatic environments, microbeads persist for a very long time and pose a significant threat to marine life.