Microbeads Bill Gains Momentum
AB 823, authored by Assemblymember Boerner, is making progress in California, passing through the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee with an unanimous vote (6-0) and bipartisan support! The bill, co-sponsored by 5 Gyres, would prohibit intentionally added plastic microbeads in leave-on cosmetics and cleaning products.
While we are encouraged by the positive momentum, we still have a long way to go. As we approach the Assembly Appropriations Committee meeting later this month, we’ll be rallying our community to make their voices heard — keep an eye on our social media for updates!
