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Microplastics and the law explained: What California's new rule means for plastic policy

Microplastics and the law explained: What California's new rule means for plastic policy
Phys.org Tuesday 29 September 2026, 11:40 UTC 1 min read
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While talks on an international plastics treaty remain deadlocked, California is starting a process that could lead to microplastics regulation. On Oct. 1, the state will add microplastics to a list of substances that evidence suggests may be harmful to people or the environment and are candidates for increased regulation.

While talks on an international plastics treaty remain deadlocked, California is starting a process that could lead to microplastics regulation. On Oct. 1, the state will add microplastics to a list of substances that evidence suggests may be harmful to people or the environment and are candidates for increased regulation.
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