The European Union continues its crusade against microplastics and this time they’re coming forglitter.
The goal is to find more environmentally friendly alternatives to microplastics to reduce ocean pollution.
However, that doesn’t meanallglitter is banned.
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However, you’re free to still buy glitter, there are just more rules in place.
(Oh, and snowglobe glitter is fine, too, because it’s encased in glass.)
Glitter beads and sequins that are meant to be sewn on are also covered.
But doesn’t this ban create a lot of waste, you ask?
The EU isn’t forcing retailers to dump out their glitter stock.
Products that are already on the market can continue to be sold until the stock is gone.
Yurtsever added that those pieces of glitter would “remain intact for centuries.”
