A UK-wide consultation on proposals to ban plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products is open until 28 February.  Microbeads are tiny pieces of plastic that are added as an exfoliating agent to everyday cosmetic and other products. The consultation also seeks evidence on the environmental impacts of microbeads in other products, to inform future actions to protect the marine environment.  Details at https://consultations.gov.wales/consultations/proposals-ban-use-plastic-microbeads-cosmetics-and-personal-care-products.