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As Tide Turns on Microbeads, Personal Care Products Council Adapts

Associations Now

With concerns on the rise about the environmental impacts of microbeads—tiny plastic specks commonly used as exfoliating tools in personal care products—the association that represents the industry is open to a federal ban on the materials, though it’s asking for changes to a new House bill.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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As many of you know, the priority of engaging and connecting is a big one for me- a soapbox- if you will, and I don’t understand those who simply look at social media as a way to promote their agenda, products, and/or services. ahier - Brian Ahier; The Dalles, Oregon; Passionate about healthcare, technology and government 2.0.