Eco-Conscious Glitter Info
THE GLITTER TRIBE Guilt Free Glitter
Certified OK Biodegradable WATER means guaranteed biodegradation in a natural, freshwater environment.
NOW YOU CAN SPARKLE GUILT FREE BABY
IT'S MADE FROM PLANTS NOT PLASTIC
IT'S MARINE AND FRESH WATER BIODEGRADABLE
IT'S CERTIFIED HOME COMPOSTABLE
IT'S COSMETIC GRADE
IT'S ABSOLUTELY TOTALY ECO FRIENDLY
IT'S CRUELTY FREE
IT'S MADE FROM EUCALYPTUS TREES
A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY
THE GLITTER TRIBE GLITTERS ARE MIXED FROM THE Bioglitter® PURE AND SPARKLE RANGE
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ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS
Cosmetic Bio-glitter® is based on biodegradable film made from trees, primarily eucalyptus, sourced from responsibly managed plantations.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Cosmetic Bio-glitter® contains low levels of heavy metals. Antimony levels in Bio-glitter® are below the limits of detection, effectively zero. Whereas, cosmetic polyester glitter can have antimony levels as high as 150ppm. The antimony in polyester is a by-product of a catalyst used in the manufacture of polyester.
COSMETIC BENEFITS
Cosmetic Bio-glitter® feels more comfortable on the skin.
Bio-glitter® is physically 30-40% softer than polyester glitter.
More info from Bio-glitter® here
Plant Based Compostable Glitter
From Amerikan Body Art
Plant-Based Compostable Glitter is a non-plastic glitter, made from plant-based cellulose, such as corn. But due to the manufacturing process (which is designed to create a more durable product), it only degrades in an industrial composting environment. Wastewater treatment facilities do an excellent job of filtering out microplastic, so we have no doubts that they also can filter out this type of glitter. The filtered waste from water treatment facilities is then essentially in an industrial composting environment which should degrade the plant-based glitters. Studies have shown that wastewater treatment facilities are NOT a significant source for microplastic being released into public waterways. Therefore, compostable glitters that are washed down a shower drain, in most cases, are not a concern for marine health.
While Plant-Based Compostable glitter is not an ideal care-free product, with regards to eco-friendliness, it does address some of the concerns and is a step in the right direction. It is made with renewable resources, can degrade in an appropriate environment, and has a shorter lifespan than traditional plastic. The cost, while still higher than traditional glitter, is much lower than the fully biodegradable glitters, and is therefore more accessible to artists. As they say….Pick your battles, and just do your best. Every little bit helps.
More info from Amerikan Body Art here