Interactive Game

Interactive Game

Say Bye Bye to Microbeads!

The four levels in the game will ask you
to find something inside the picture.

female washing face
game level

Getting Ready

Q1: What are microbeads?
Microbeads are solid plastic particles with a size of less than 5mm; they are often intentionally added in rinse-off personal care and cosmetic products for providing functions such as scrubbing, exfoliating or cleansing.

[Click ‘X’ at the right corner to resume the game]

Q2: Why are we phasing out microbeads?
Although the majority of microbeads will be removed by our sewage systems, the remaining microbeads will be discharged into the marine environment. They are regarded as the only source of ocean microplastics that are “intentionally added”.

[Click ‘X’ at the right corner to resume the game]

Q3: What is the environmental impact of microbeads?
Microbeads will linger in the oceans, posing potential risks to marine life and environment.

[Click ‘X’ at the right corner or ‘Next’ to proceed to the next level]

Click any microbeads on the face to learn three facts about microbeads.

Level progress 1 Level progress 2 Level progress 3
Street
“Bye Bye Microbeads” logo
“Bye Bye Microbeads” logo
“Bye Bye Microbeads” logo
“Bye Bye Microbeads” logo
“Bye Bye Microbeads” logo

Correct!

You can identify microbead-free brands with the “Bye Bye Microbeads” logo.

Try again!

game level

Going Out

Find three shops that support
the phasing-out of microbeads.

Level progress 1 Level progress 2 Level progress 3

Hint:

Check out the “Bye Bye Microbeads” logo on the door or window of the shops.

店內
game level

Shopping

閃光 閃光 sparkles on Exfoliators sparkles on Facial Cleansers sparkles on Body Care sparkles on Hair Care sparkles on Oral Care

Correct!

Exfoliators
e.g. body scrubs, lip scrubs

Correct!

Facial Cleansers
e.g. makeup remover, cleansing lotion, rinse-off masks, shaving cream

Correct!

Body Care
e.g. hand wash, shower gel, soap

Correct!

Hair Care
e.g. shampoo, conditioner, hair masks

Correct!

Oral Care
E.g. toothpaste, mouthwash

Try again.

Skincare products such as sheet masks, serums and moisturising lotions are not rinse-off products.

Try again.

Hairspray and hair oils are not rinse-off products.

Try again.

Cosmetic products such as lipstick, foundation and powders are not rinse-off products.

Find out five types of rinse-off personal care and cosmetic products that may contain microbeads.

Level progress 1 Level progress 2 Level progress 3 Level progress 4 Level progress 5

Hint:

Look at where the sparkles are.

Kitchen
game level

Going Home

閃光 閃光 sparkles on oat flakes sparkles on salt sparkles on coffee powder sparkles on brown sugar sparkles on almond powder

Oat flakes

DIY tips:
Mix oat flakes with warm water to make your own gentle exfoliator.

Salt

DIY tips:
Exfoliate with salt and olive oil, and discover your skin feeling smooth and replenished.

Coffee powder

DIY tips:
Awaken your skin by exfoliating with coffee powder and coconut oil.

Brown sugar

DIY tips:
Make your own brown sugar and honey scrub to sweeten your day.

Almond powder

DIY tips:
Add almond powder to yoghurt to create a pampering exfoliating mask.

Try again.

Try again.

Try again.

Find the ingredient that can be mixed with olive oil to form an exfoliating solution!​

Find the ingredient that can be mixed with coconut oil to form an exfoliating solution!​

Find the ingredient that can be mixed with honey to form an exfoliating solution!​

Find the ingredient that can be mixed with yoghurt to form an exfoliating solution!​

Find five alternatives to microbeads.

Level progress 1 Level progress 2 Level progress 3 Level progress 4 Level progress 5

Hint:

Look at where the sparkles are.

game level

Completed

Congratulations!

You have successfully said Bye Bye to microbeads!

Learn more about
microbead-free brands