GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: saint_jonas_1612283213
Ban on Microplastics in Cosmetics
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: Manufacturing | Proposed by: Saint Jonas
Description:Hereby bans microplastics in all cosmetics and personal care products.
- Realizing that
microplastics are used in cosmetic products as abrasives, binders and fillers in creams, peelings or shower gels,
consumers are often not aware that many of their cosmetic and personal care products contain microplastics because there is no understandable reference on the packaging. The average consumer does not know that behind "polymethyl methacrylate" or "polyethylene terephthalate" plastics are hidden. Thus, they are subconsciously endangering the environment when they make a purchase decision:- Concerned that
studies show that microplastics pose a significant threat to the marine ecosystem and that marine organisms absorb the microparticles. Due to ocean currents, this happens all over the world,
in addition, the microplastic particles ingested are often highly polluted, because plastic binds pollutants, attracts them like a magnet. If there are pollutants in the surrounding water that bind to the microplastic, the concentration is particularly high. The effects of microplastics on marine life include physiological disorders and increased death rates. When we eat contaminated fish and seafood, the microplastics end up on our plates.- Stating that
cosmetics don't need plastic. This is because synthetic polymers in cosmetics can be replaced by natural substances such as salts or cellulose.
Co-authored by Malagga
Approved by 59 nations.
Madam Secretary-General, for purposes of debate on this proposal I waive any rights as the initiator of discussion on the same to its sponsor should they claim such rights. I yield the floor.
[Lord] Michael Evif
Goobergunchian WA Ambassador