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Tiny Beads Found In Shampoo And Exfoliants Are A Threat to the Sydney Harbour

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International Business Times

Publication Date
2014-08-29

Tiny pieces of plastic used in toothpastes, shampoos, shower gels and exfoliants have been found in the Sydney Harbour and could pose a threat to marine animals and humans as they are toxic in nature, reported Daily Telegraph.

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http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/564460/20140829/tiny-beads-shampoo-exfoliants-threat-sydney-harbour.htm#.VACNA6O9bYE