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Contributing to marine pollution by washing your face: Microplastics in facial cleansers

Marine Pollution Bulletin · 2009 · Vol. 58(8) · pp. 1225–1228
Lisa S. FendallMary A. Sewell
Microplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesSustainable Supply Chain ManagementMicroplasticsPollutionEnvironmental sciencePlastic pollutionFood chainMarine debrisEnvironmental chemistryEnvironmental protectionEcologyOceanography
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