Glitter is a type of microplastic that is harming marine life. The United Nation states that the ocean is being polluted with over 51 trillion pieces of microplastic particles.
“Beyond the annoyance of finding it on your skin, in your hair, on your clothes and throughout your home, once washed down the drain, glitter becomes a problem for wastewater treatment plants and waterways. Environmental scientists believe taking the step to ban glitter is an important way of reducing the amount of microplastic particles that make their way into the oceans and fresh water, damaging aquatic life.
A safer alternative might be Bioglitz,32 which sells cosmetic glitter advertised as biodegradable, compostable and made from renewably sourced, non-GMO plant ingredients. Although traditional glitter may pose a threat to marine wildlife and human health, it appears using a little ingenuity and motivation, an alternative product has been developed to meet your cosmetic needs.”
Click to read the original article by Dr. Mercola
Sources:
“Glitter Has Become a Global Hazard” by Dr. Mercola
