Dear followers,
We need your support! Beat the Microbead partner Seas At Risk has been working with the British MEP (Member of the European Parliament) Catherine Bearder to develop a written declaration from the European Parliament.
The declaration highlights the problem of microplastics in general and calls on the Commission to address the issue of microbeads in personal care products. This kind of declaration is a good way for the Parliament to put pressure on the Commission to develop legislation. While several countries have already called for action, the Commission is still hesitant. Additional pressure from MEPs might help.
The declaration needs 360 signatures from MEPs to pass and we have until 1 May to get these signatures. This is where we need your help! MEPs are far more likely to sign when under some pressure from their home countries, so if you are willing to help, please write an email to your local MEP asking them to sign the written declaration.
This is how it works:
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