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Microbeads harming marine life, woodcock decline and fruit packaging

There are renewed calls for a ban on the use of plastic microbeads, which harm marine life. The microscopic beads are used in many cosmetics and toothpastes.

There are renewed calls for a ban on the use of plastic microbeads, which harm marine life. The microscopic beads are used in many cosmetics, such as face and body scrubs, and don't biodegrade. The Environmental Audit Commission has been taking evidence from campaigners who say they should be banned outright, and a representative from the plastics industry who believes we should try a voluntary ban first to phase them out. We speak to the chair of the Committee.
And Anna Hill asks why, when it's in serious decline, the woodcock is still being shot legally for sport.
Presented by Sybil Ruscoe and produced by Sally Challoner.

13 minutes

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  • Thu 26 May 201605:45

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