As reported by CBC News and others, microbeads of 5 millimeters in size and smaller have been added to Canada’s list of toxic substances. This signals the country’s intent to ban the use of microbeads in personal care products, as reported by Chemical Watch.com. These tiny beads have been shown to have a very negative impact on the environment, and Norwex Movement applauds this move. We encourage all our members to continue making small, conscious choices to improve our planet!
Resources:
CBC News: Microbeads listed as ‘toxic substance’ en route to ban
Chemical Watch: Canada adds microbeads to list of toxic substances
Actually I don’t need to check my products for micro-beads….I only use either Norwex or pure organic products. I’m so happy though to see that Canada is getting on board with getting rid of those things!!
Me too
Agreed
It still amazes me to see products on the store shelves containing micro beads. I will be watching for this. Norwex is so far ahead of the game. Love teaching my clients about Norwex products to make their home safe havens.
Originally horrified to learn of micro beads, what all they were in and where they ended up! Now very enthused to see Canada’s position on them! (An 8-yr Norwex user, mission-spreader and leader.)
Way to go Canada – we need to do that more in the USA. Thanks for caring so much!
I haven’t previously, but I certainly will from now on. Happy to be a part of the Norwex movement. Learning every day !
I can’t believe how many products still have these in them!! So thankful I only use doTerra essential oils and Norwex products in my house. So glad to be rid of all toxins in my body, on my body, and in the air in my home.
I have checked and I have 1 product that has microbeads. I have thrown it out.
I check not that I have been learning about them with Norwex Movement.
Thank you for spreading the information about microbeads!!
Very thankful micro-beads are not only being considered for banning, but being brought into awareness for their toll on the environment. I’m currently using a product with perlite which is a natural ingredient that breaks down. It’s definitely worth reading the ingredients in your products!
Lauren, thanks for sharing—that’s interesting about perlite. And yes, it is so important to read ingredients on labels. And going a step further, it’s important also to become familiar with the rules in each country, for an awareness of what is even required to go on the labels (not everything is).