There is a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into the environment because they are considered harmful to marine ecosystems. Microbeads are tiny plastic beads that are commonly used in personal care products like facial scrubs, body washes, and toothpaste as exfoliants. These microbeads are too small to be filtered out by wastewater treatment plants, and they end up in waterways where they can be ingested by marine organisms. This can cause harm to marine life, disrupt ecosystems and ultimately pose a threat to human health as well.