Glitter is terrible for the environment. Is a greener version finally here?
If you use glitter, or accidentally get some on you, it can almost feel permanent. That longevity also has repercussions for the environment. Enter Bioglitter. Via FastCompany:
Some glitter makers are on a quest to develop a version of the product that is more sustainable. And at least one has developed a glitter that completely biodegrades: A British manufacturer called Ronald Britton has created what it calls Bioglitter that is certified by TÜV Austria, the highest certification of biodegradability, to break down in natural environments in 28 days. And a U.S. makeup brand called TooD Beauty has formulated Bioglitter into a beauty product that is also entirely biodegradable. But while eliminating microplastics from glitter is an important step forward, because it removes a material that is potentially toxic to people and other organisms, other chemicals in Bioglitter may still be damaging the environment.
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