Riya K Alex

PhD Scholar (Microplastics and Policy Regulations in India) School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology

Riya K Alex

A study examining 45 Indian personal care products — 18 face washes, five body scrubs, 12 face scrubs and 10 shower gels — found 45% of them contained microbeads

India’s growing microplastic crisis spreads from skin to sea: Microbeads are hidden dangers in your self care products

27 Aug 2024

4 min read

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Microfibre-free laundry: Multifaceted approach needed to combat these tiny shreds of pollutants

12 Jul 2023

3 min read