The state of Palau has become the first country to impose a ban on sunscreen to protect its endangered coral reefs - but for many consumers, it may be the first time they've heard that the cream has harmful effects.
Researchers believe that the ten chemical ingredients found in this cream are toxic to marine life and can destroy coral.
But sunscreen is far from the only household product that has a negative impact on the natural world, writes the BBC in Serbian.
Here are five others you may not have known about.
The birth control pill
Although the contraceptive pill may lead to fewer people living on the planet, a Swedish study in 2016 revealed its unusual drawback.
In her doctoral dissertation at Lund University, Lina Nikoleris found the hormone ethinyl-estradiol (EE2) - a synthetic version of estrogen in birth control pills - that changes the behavior and genetics of some fish.
When released into the water as waste, EE2 alters the "genetic balance" in fish such as salmon and trout - which have more estrogen receptors than humans.
The study also found that with EE2, it is more difficult for fish to catch food.
"Previous studies have shown that fish tend to grow," Nikoleris said.
"This can lead to the decline of entire fish populations and have consequences for entire ecosystems."
Avokado
Bad news for avocado lovers.
Your favorite breakfast ingredient is bad for the environment.
The organization - Water Runoff Network - which fights for more efficient use of water, has calculated that it takes around 272 liters of water to grow one avocado - with a potentially devastating effect on the regions where it is grown.
In 2011, Chilean organizations discovered at least 65 examples of avocado farms illegally diverting rivers and other water sources to their plantations.
Pineapple
Another UK supermarket favorite also leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
According to Tesco, pineapple was the fastest selling fruit in the UK last year, but it has a negative impact on the environment in some parts of the world.
In Costa Rica, one of the world's largest producers, thousands of hectares of forest have been cleared to grow pineapples.
The Costa Rican Conservation Federation says entire forests disappeared overnight, causing irreversible damage to the country.
Shampoo
Palm oil is one of the most effective and widely used vegetable oils on the planet - but its widespread use has led to significant deforestation.
In a 2018 report, the conservation group VVF warned that the conversion of tropical forests and land to palm oil plantations has released huge amounts of carbon dioxide, fueling climate change and destroying the habitats of species such as orangutans.
While you may be aware of the presence of palm oil in edible products such as chocolate, margarine, ice cream, bread and biscuits, fewer people are aware of its role in numerous household products.
Palm oil is also found in products such as lipstick, laundry detergent, hand soap and toothpaste.
Air fresheners
They often contain a chemical called limonene, which is commonly used to flavor citrus fruits - and is also used in food.
It is not a chemical that poses a major health hazard on its own, but when it is released into the air, it can become a problem.
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