Actor Ryu Joon Yeol is being praised by environment activists and others for his positive influence in changing environmental laws in Korea.

In the published letter Ryu Joon Yeol wrote:�

"On September 29, Seoul Greenpeace staff gave me the good news, that the laws have been changed to ban�micro plastics�and microbeads in cosmetics that pollutes the rivers and the ocean. By August 2018, we will never see those harmful materials in makeup and cosmetics ever again. I want to thank everyone who work to protect the environment. Thank you again." �

A staff at Seoul Greenpeace stated, "This is the first time a law regarding cosmetics was reformed on the basis of environmental protection. Ryu Joon Yeol's public support and activism and his fans' who joined the movement really influenced this change."�

The movement started in July, when Ryu Joon Yeol read a Huffington Post essay written by McFly, a British band; the actor was moved and started to write relay letters for the Korean Huffington Post, and this acted as a Butterfly Effect, influencing his fans and others around him.�

It is known that Ryu Joon Yeol became intensely interested in protecting animals after visiting Africa for filming 'Youth Over Flowers'. Even though Ryu Joon Yeol admits that he has a long way to go, he is encouraging everyone to be more aware and thoughtful about protecting the environment. ��

Ryu Joon Yeol added to the interview by saying, "I know that I am not perfect in participating in the activism, but I believe that the movement starts with paying attention to the little things around us. I plan to continue being active in protecting the environment and I hope that many people can join me."�

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