NY Legislation Would Ban Plastic Microbeads In Facial Scrubs, Toothpaste
ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) – New York could become the first state in the nation to outlaw the sale of cosmetic products containing tiny plastic scrubbing beads that have been accumulating by the tens of millions in the Great Lakes. State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman proposed the legislation to be introduced on Tuesday. He said the plastic particles can persist in the environment for centuries and accumulate toxic chemicals that could enter the food chain if marine creatures ingest them. “One small plastic particle can suck up oil drops from cars, pesticides, insecticides, industrial chemicals like PCBs,” Marcus Eriksen, research director of the anti-plastic pollution group 5 Gyres, told 1010 WINS. “All these chemicals that do not mix with water will very happily stick to a particle of plastic.” As CBS 2’s Lou Young reported, the beads are very small. It would take 50 of them to cover Abraham Lincoln’s head on a penny. But they are in use in over 100 products – mostly skin creams that tout exfoliating properties, but even some toothpastes. Rubbing the cream with the beads on one’s skin results in a gritty, sand-like feel. The idea is to scrape away old skin and open pores. But you can’t tell what’s in the grit unless you read the label. Many creams actually use crushed pearls or shells, but the microbeads are also very popular – and there is a reason for it. “The manmade pieces are spherical, so they’re perfectly round, and thus, are gentler on the skin,” said cosmetics store owner Judy Graham. But the problem, Eriksen said, is that the small and buoyant beads float out of sewage treatment plants into rivers. They then end up in the fish we eat – with some alarming consequences, experts said. “The toxic chemicals that are...
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Our Live “Save Energy Save Dinero” presentations provide youth, families, and teachers information on what energy is, where energy comes from, why we should conserve energy, and how to save energy at home. Our experienced team of actors, artists, building scientists, and educators use engaging tools to provide climate change information coupled with behavioral energy saving choices. We emphasize upgrading to Energy Star appliances and upgrading the home through HES and HPwES and MASS SAVES programs. We partner with schools and utilities to reward students, teachers and families for saving energy. Our team also provides information on how schools can raise funds through state supported HES and Mass Saves...
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To book a live presentation or for more information, please contact Program Coordinator Casey Dilzer by phone at 860-993-0714. Fourth and Fifth grade students attend the Save Energy Save Dinero® Youth Summit! On Tuesday June 3rd two hundred fourth and fifth grade students from Betances STEM magnet school in Hartford, CT participated in the Save Energy Save Dinero Youth Summit. The event was hosted by the Green Eco Warriors, a nonprofit organization which provides energy conservation and sustainability education to schools, families, and communities. The summit engaged students in tactile energy education, sustainability training, and leadership skills. Jeff Barrie the award winning documentarian of “Kilowatt Ours” and Leticia Colon de Mejias, Latina author of “Dinero the Frog Learns to Save Energy”. The event and speakers focused on creating a culture of sustainable thinkers. “Your mind is your most valuable superpower”, Leticia told youth. “You can all make a difference by following your dreams”, was a powerful message shared by Jeff Barrie. “Educate, Motivate, Protect the Planet and our future” is the Green Eco Warrior creed. Youth confirmed the mission by chanting, “Green Eco Warriors Rock! Save Energy Save Dinero!” Students and teachers enjoyed this unique opportunity to play educational games, complete ropes course challenges, and watch student performed plays. Every student left with a T-shirt, comic book, and a smile! Green Eco Warrior Comic Book On June 3 2014 Green Eco Warriors Inc. released the long awaited Green Eco Warrior Comic Book – Issue 1 – The Beginning. The comic co-written by Casey Dilzer and Leticia Colon de Mejias and illustrated by Mytron Brewery focuses on five youth who learn that their destiny is to protect the planet. The youth and their friend, Cambio the monkey, must uncover the identity of Mr. Big Corp (an evil villain that feeds on...
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Green Eco Warriors work with others who care about the environment. They use education and motivation to fight for our planet’s survival. The original Warriors were fifth and sixth grade boys and their families. They began by watching documentaries about humankind’s impact on the planet. Then they started the Green Eco Warrior recycling program in their schools. Eventually the boys were featured on several news shows. Anyone can be a Green Eco Warrior! The ways to take action are endless. Jonathon (left photo) helped to pass the Connecticut bottle...
