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  • Is ‘Eco-Friendly’ Glitter Really That Eco-Friendly?

    Is ‘Eco-Friendly’ Glitter Really That Eco-Friendly?

    Scientists in the UK and elsewhere have called for a complete ban on glitter because they claim it takes thousands of years to break down when it pollutes the environment. Researchers from Cambridgeshire warned, supposedly biodegradable glitter particles are just as toxic and can even encourage the spread of invasive species. ‘Many of the microplastics…

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