UWS Explores How Plastic Microbeads Impact Lake Superior
Researchers Say More Awareness Needed on Plastic Microbeads
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Microplastics have had a significant impact on the waters in the Northland for many years. The tiny beads get washed down our drains after we brush our teeth using certain tooth pastes or when we use a variety of soaps which contain plastic. From there they cause threats to aquatic life in our region after they hit Lake Superior….
