Let the Sunshine In: A Proposal to Ban Chemical Sunscreen

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Date

2021-05-14

Authors

Boatwright, Ashlyn

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Publisher

University of Oregon School of Law

Abstract

Millions of people travel to beaches all over the world. Most of these people wear chemical sunscreen, which dominates the sunscreen market. Chemical sunscreen is defined as any type of sunscreen that contains chemicals; the main three chemicals used are oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene, and they are detrimental to human health and our oceans. Chemicals cause damage to coral reefs and, thus, affect tourism, fisheries, economies, and biodiversity internationally.

Description

20 pages

Keywords

Environmental protection, International law, Tourism, Oceans

Citation

36 J. Env’t. L. & Litig. 267