Glitter has been BANNED - Testing Biodegradable Eco Glitter
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- Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2023
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Heyyyyyy lovelies, in this video I am testing out some biodegradable glitter in resin. I purchased some Eco friendly, biodegradable glitter from Amazon which you can find linked below. I would like the comment section to stay polite and not get in to any arguments about what should and should not be banned and Eu debates please.
This is about glitter and the fun that can be had. It is already a done deal and has already come in to effect. I purchased the biodegradable glitter and eco glitter from Amazon but how will eco glitter work in resin? let's find out. Glitter was banned in all 27 countries of the EU in October. I have been asked to do this video to test Eco Glitter in resin and to see how it responds.
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Hey lovelies - This is a requested video. I would love for the comments to remain civil and all about the future possibilities of Eco Glitters. I would also love to avoid any conversations about what should or should not be banned lol. Please keep it all polite :) Love you all :) xxx
Doubt you will see thia but i had to message you. I live in the United States and it took took me a while to find molds and shapes so i went threw your channel, using your code and they were so kind to me. They sent me a free massive and detailed mold free. I was speachless.
@@lorihowe9721 heyyyyyyyy Lori - wow wow that is absolutely incredible to hear. They really are a fabulous company to work with they have been so so good to me truly xx I am happy they have done this and thank yoooooo for being here also xxx
It’s kind of strange to use eco-glitter in epoxy resin since epoxy is plastic 🙈
I should think it's about MICRO plastic the EU is having issue a with. If "free" glitter is embedded within the solid resin plastic pieces it's not washing down the drain. Far as I know it's not even an issue in the US and the only articles I can find are attributed to make-up kind of stuff. 🤷
Tbh, it’s a little ludicrous. 😅 The overwhelming amount of glitter is used in industries such as paint making. I really hope the idea of eco glitter will be introduced there too. I’m also really curious what eco glitter producers come up with (for an affordable price)!!
🤩 🌍 it’s definitely the future
Also every non-biodegradable plastic eventually BECOMES micro plastic. We simply need ACTUALLY biodegradable plastics to be used world wide (and produced sustainably, because that’s actually the big issue with biodegradable polymers 🤦🏼♀️)
Unfortunately, according to what I read just this week, the core of the glitter is eco friendly but there is still a plastic coating to create the sparkle. Most of the supposed eco friendly products are a scam. Most appear to be friendly when used but the environmental cost of manufacturing and disposal are completely left out of the equation.
I wonder if edible glitter would work since its preserved in resin 🤔 I will have to look into it. 💙
Actually the plastic they use is hydroplatic aka in warm water will biodegrade too so it is not a problem the main binder of the plastic being a starch so you have no worries it’s not a lie I don’t think people understand that it’s only oil based bonded plastics that cause the problem
@@william-Bartee thank you for the explanation, I've been wondering about this. You gave me enough info so I can continue to research this 👍✌️😁
@@sweetpealee056 it usually consists of starch water glycerin and vinegar you can actually make it at home even
@@sweetpealee056 anything to help
I give you the upmost respect being so positive & uplifting 😊
Claire, I am looking forward to finding out how long it takes for the glitter to dissolve. But I recommend you put it in a jar with a lid so it doesn't get spilled and the water doesn't evaporate. Just a thought. I am kicking myself for missing the live chat.😢 I bet it was fun. ❤❤❤
I can’t wait for updates on these over time to see how they change or if they do! Please keep us updated xx
This is a thank you to you Claire for this video and also a call to every crafter out there to as you said use their materials responsibly and carefully, for us and this planet 🙏❤️
Hmm, as a nail tech here in the US for over 30 years it will be interesting to see how they work with it. Chunky glitter isn't always as fun in nails as it is in resin! Also if you use a "cheap" glitter, underneath that color is just silver so when you file or sand, you're going to lose that beautiful color. So of course over time you realize what to to buy and not to buy. So it is a bit disappointing to see the red bleed, but like you said maybe in time they will figure out a way to fix it. I'm curious, it's not plastic so what does it feel like?
Looks really interesting. Perhaps the properties of the epoxy will keep the glitter from degrading. Date your water sample on your shelf! I wonder how long it will be before it is banned here in the U.S.? Thank you for doing the experiment! 👏🏻💐
They are a lot stricter in there country with certain things. There are so many videos on RUclips how to make your own glitter & all the videos were done 2-3 years ago. It’s good cause I would have never looked it up. It’s just a power grab with this but glitter can be made from certain plants.
The colors are really Sparkelly!! The red color was very pretty, hopefully they fix the color running. Very Cool!!
We didn’t do the ceiling thing, but I’d love to see a picture of it!! Sounds Fun! Thank you Claire ❤❤❤
I see what ya mean about the red bleeding so quickly. Looks like lava. Back in my younger years, elementary age, the glitter we used was metal in a big red canister, that had big openings like a salt shaker. Im 56😂 now n the glitter nowadays is so staticy but still sinks if ya use to much. Hope this works out for all crafters. Luv ur videos!!❤❤😊
I've been aware of this for a while. Glad that there are better glitters for resin that birds won't eat and die from
Even the only biodegradable in nature glitters take 4 weeks to dissolve. It might be different in stomachs though, that have heat, digestive enzymes, and acid
I wish there was more transparency about the ingredients of all of these products. It would make choosing the right product so much easier. But of course that’s not in every company’s interest. This eco glitter is hopefully a start into a better and safer future for us all, lil birdies included 🥲❤️
Great video Claire. Will be interesting to see how the glitters degrade over time. Good info.
Thank you so kindly Claire
Wonderful video. Take great care and see you Saturday ❤
Gorgeous eco glitters to work with,Ms Claire. Thank you for sharing its review, although red was bleeding in the resin,but it looked kinda cool,Ms Claire. Have an amazing day 💛
It looks ok i guess. I did notice that the packaging says "Greener glitter" as though its not as bad but, I very rarely use glitter although I do have a stash of it. I guess I'm just not that into it. I'm all for saving wildlife. I'll take the animals over plastic every day😊
LOL, you are the absolute CUTEST!!!!! The red is still sooooo pretty, red's my favorite color.
Sorry Claire, the easiest thing there to be biodegradable of course if the cardboard boxes & envelops used by Amazon, cos most have already been repurposed, & we reuse them at home.
but
The worst thing I can think of to break down or be recycled is BASIC RESIN, yet it’s used constantly as a replacement for a lot of stuff, including the hull of some boats!
I’m not sure if Old silicone/rubber moulds etc are reused because nothing is worse than a pile of burning tyres, is there?
The rest of our craft bits will still be breaking down long after our great grandchildren have been & gone. The tiny pots are a polymer plastic. (With oil to hold it & stretch it) the hexagon shaped glitter, is also a thin plastic rather than crushed metallics forming glitter/tinsel, metallic gift wrapping & sweet/food wrapper linings, so use both the metal & plastic process. We actually ABSORB a certain amount from wrapping, or what’s consumed by fish & meat, raw or cooked.
Going back to grease-proofed paper like mothers pride bread used to be wrapped in, doesn’t sound as harmful now, does it?
Claire, I’d be interested in seeing how your experiment goes tho.
But for something to be Bio degradable, at landfill it’s often mixed with soil, insects to aerate the soil, old clothes made from cotton, wool, silk, sacking or rope.
In the skips it’s jut piled up with tinsel trees & decs & modern pipe-cleaners & foil gift wrap etc, Plastic bottles are separated for recycling. (Usually for a fee, in a poorer nation, when they can modify old machines to heat, melt & reshape them. Bathroom /household containers often come back as flip flops or crocks.
Surely if it is bio degradable, it would have a sticker on each bag? The box states it is… So what’s it made from? How long to break down? Or is it just recyclable? Good luck mate, keep us informed x
We import most metallic glitter & decorations- from places like India, Thailand, or China. They’re made from stuff we ship to them to recycle. Sadly the process pollutes their skies more than ours!
How about the EEC making us dump the good old recyclable glass lightbulbs, where I needed one 100w ceiling light to read with my cataracts etc, but then they reduced the power of our hoovers & appliances,
Then… they passed the modern long life bulbs, mostly pearl, not clear, needing at least three at 40w on the ceiling. Yes, cold to the touch, last longer, not as cheap, but, are meant to be better for the planet..
SO WHY ARE THEY PLASTIC? And WHY DO THEY HAVE MERCURY IN THEM?
That's very interesting. Thank you for testing it out. They all look really pretty. I love the silver the most, too!
Thanks for the information on this glitter. Something to consider 💕
The red bleed out does not look that bad. It adds to the design!
Hopefully as more companies/countries begin adopting eco friendly glitter alternatives, we will see options increase and price go down! I'm in the US, so this has not effected me (yet, who knows what the future will bring) but I support any endeavors that will help preserve this planet for future generations.
I love how chunky these glitters are!! Perfect for shakers and snowglobes!! 😊
Lol Claire, I actually was expecting them to dissolve also so no worries! ❤❤❤
Hey Claire. Thank you for this video. I must say, I love the red right from the moment you added the clear resin into the mould. It has given ideas. I hope they keep this version but also make a better version of it & sell them both. I love all four of them, but the red I love because it reacted differently.
The silver is gorgeous!
Hey Claire, maybe put your experiment in a jar rather than an open container as the water will evaporate. Interested to see how it goes
Wow love this so much so exciting and beautiful sparkle ❤
Thank yooooooooo babe 😍😍😍
Interesting informative video. Thank you. ❤
Sorry I missed the chat 😒 These look great Claire ( more sparkle than what I thought they would be ) 🤩😍
Awesome. About time. Biodegradable is awesome. ❤
The eco glitters I've seen, just don't look nearly as sparkly as regulate glitter. I'm in the US, so not banned yet, and I've also got a massive stash. Great video, Claire, with lots of great questions asked❤
Oh man... my Dad used to have so much tinsel on our tree, you couldnt see the tree at all lol😅😂
OMG! I hadn't thought about tinsel!
From US...glad to hear that EU is doing the sensible thing and banning glitter made from plastic. I love glitter but have almost stopped using it because of the environmental problems it causes. I'm very disappointed that most, if not all of the big name
American craft suppliers have not voluntarily chosen to stop producing plastic glitter such as #Ranger #TimHoltz #Sizzix #WRMK and many others. I know #Wow brand did make a biodegradable glitter at one time but not sure if they still do or if it's still available in the U.S. The bio-glitter I've seen and ordered a small bit of tends to not be as sparkly and pretty as the fine particles in the plastic glitter. I know it's hard and costly for businesses to make a switch to using more bio-friendly products, but I think it's their responsibility to do so whether the government makes them or not. At this time in the US, I'm not hopeful that our government will pass a law banning glitter or other plastic waste marketed by the American craft supply industry. In recent years, we've been so behind in too many ways. 😞
Im not sure when we had garland around the rooms seeing i was born in 61 lol😂 but I do remember some frends of my baby sisters (28 and 21 years younger. Yes, same mom & dad 😂) they have their rooms decorated with the Christmas garland near & round the ceiling on the dresser and things hanging on the wall. Now the big thing is to have LED rope lights all around the top of the walls near the ceilings but with a twist... remote control to change the colors. I know that from my 14 year old grandson.
Yes we did it everywhere in our loungroom... even at school we would do it. In Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Claire great video, iv had some eco glitter sitting in my room for a while and its still looks the same as the day i got it, never thought of putting it in water, looking forward to seeing how that goes, watching you from my couch after breaking my toe 🤦♀️ 😂 , pendants are very chrismasie 🎄🤶 love it 😍 thanks for sharing ❤❤❤ xxx
Sorry I missed your video last night but I washed it today love what you made and going to share on my FB page hope you don't mind
Thanks for sharing ❤ btw dot forget to water your glitter experiment, it’s possibly the water will evaporate before the glitter dissolves or breaks down.
The silver in clear with a reindeer inside a snow globe would be lovely
Interesting results! I had one regular (purple) glitter that leeched out into resin so perhaps some dyes are less stable?
We had garlands across our kitchen celing when I was a kid the 70s! We had to stop sometime in the 90s as there were no new ones to buy and our old ones crumbled.
Sometimes it's just cheaper glitter. Have to make sure it's labeled as solvent resistant.
hi claire, I don't really have an opinion on the glitter, to me glitter is glitter no matter what it's made from, it's all good. I do want to say how much I love the pendants so simple but very effective, I would use them as tree decorations. love all your videos and creations.
It looked beautiful with the bleeding!
I think glitter is the least of the worries for banning but hey ho we are were we are. Im glad yours wirked, i tried some this weekend and really wasn't impressed mine were all bleeding within seconds and the sparkle went it just become a colour splodge 😢
Hi Claire, might be the dye in the red that makes it bleed. They’re very nice glitters. Thank you x❤
For some reason when I try to think of holiday decorations from my youth, all I can remember is Halloween. No wonder I grew up to be a goth lady 🤣🖤
I've seen people use eco glitters for soaps and bath products. So they do not disintegrate that quickly. Though, different manufacturers have different products.
My mum is Welsh and we had the ceiling garlands in Australia when I was little lol😂
Hemway do some good eco glitters. Only tried their fine eco silver but loved it. I bought it for eco friendly reindeer food last year and you can’t tell any difference. Xxx
We did have ceiling garlands here in Saskatchewan Canada
Sorry, I was late to the party…. These came out beautiful…. I’ve been loving the crushed glass glitter from IKEA… I’m assuming it’s more eco friendly than plastic, but colors are much more limited, so I’ve been using colored resin and silver glass… not perfect, but it works…
You can color that glitter glass with alcohol inks btw 😉
You love silver and white every year 😂❤
The gold and silver ones really look like the arcade games where the coins drop and slide in and out 😂😂😂
Yes we had tacky Christmas decor! I think I’m going to decorate vintage tacky this year
Two great places for eco friendly glitters is The Good Glitter and Fizz Fairy. They both have large selections of glitters.
That silver looks like diamonds. ❤
It's so weird, while glitters that are in what they call a solid matrix like glue and paint aren't banned, they include snow globes. I thought most snowglobes were made with liquid that will mostly evaporate.
I’m all for having wiser choices for all things in our lives. I’m curious what these are made of. Biodegradable is great lots of things do, but what are they made of.
Make sure you let the glitter company know about the red so they can work on a new formula! I wonder if you washed that red glitter somehow or how it would work with black ❤
I think hobby craft have had bio-glitter for at least 2 years so I have used them and they seem to be ok in resin :) and yes I remember the ceiling garlands from the 80s :)
According to what I've read going back to 2021, only one brand was independently tested by a 3rd party to biodegrade in nature vs industrial composting. It's called Bioglitter™ which I think could lead to confusion since other brands are saying their eco friendly glitter is bio glitter.
What's also frustrating is some companies buy from that manufacturer but put their own name on it. Have to go into their faq to find out.
That brand also pointed out, there is currently no way to make biodegradable holographic glitter. For now if someone in a country with a ban wanted holo, they could use nail polish or gel polish, which of couse takes more time since multiple thinner coats dry quicker
According to an official EU website, there are 3 different deadlines for cosmetics. For some "leave on" cosmetics like lip gloss and nail polish, they've got until 2035, but starting in 2031 have to label that their products contain microplastic
I've got some things on shiny paper I plan to embed, which of couse means using some kind of sealant. I wonder if some companies will go that route. No not as shiny as glitter, but pretty nonetheless.
thats a great result of them working the same as the plastic glitter aside from the red. would some red colour fix the bleed of colour. As I need to replace my glitters I'll buy the eco friendly ones.
I’m sure plastic is still involved in these. It’s just a different kind of plastic that’s probably easier to break down.
The red leeching would have to be a no go for me but good to see the other colors work fine. It’s a start. I wonder if the red would work a little better in a faster curing epoxy?
She did use the 4 hour fast cure, I'm not sure if there is faster available tbh.
Not gonna talk about banning glitters. Just thought i would say, you really should report that bleeding color in the red to whoever you purchased it from. Just because maybe they can correct the problem in the future. 😊
Hemway eco do gorgeous colours
Just an FYI, so-called eco glitters are pretty much just as bad for the environment as regular glitter.
Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge conducted a first of its kind study on the microplastics’ impact on the environment and waterways. The results show that biodegradable glitter or ‘eco glitter’ causes the same ecological damage to lakes and rivers as ordinary glitter. "There are two types of eco glitter. One has a modified regenerated cellulose (MRC) core, sourced from eucalyptus trees, coated with a reflective aluminum, and topped with an ultra-thin layer of plastic. Another is called mica glitter, which is primarily used in cosmetics. The study found that these alternative ‘biodegradable’ glitters have several effects almost identical to those observed for traditional PET glitter, including impacts on root length and chlorophyll levels."
So while eco glitters sound cool, they really aren't, they're just a very expensive gimmick...sorry.
From an article I read from 2021, only one company has made one that was 3rd party tested to biodegrade in nature. They do sell to other companies wholesale so it takes digging in their faq sometimes to see if they got that and gave it their own name
I am still wary of a product that fuses these very different types of ingredients together. For example having aluminum in the mix will surely to an extent prevent easy breakdown (and then wherever it does break down you get lots of aluminum poisoning ground and water)…🤔 There have to be better solutions! 🙈
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They do have the fine glitter. Yes I’ve bought some 😂
I wasn't a fan of the color the red turned. The other colors where nice though. That is super expensive for glitter though no kidding!
I don't see it degrading in a resin project though, at least I wouldn't think so as long as it isn't exposed to sunlight. It's encased inside the resin which should project it right?
Yes I'd imagine. It'll be interesting to see if the color fades, like many alcohol inks do.
Shared.
The resin itself is a problem. The gloves that we dispose of with resin on them, the mica powders and plastic backing to the washi stickers, etc. There's just soooo much of it all around the world. Imagine all of the places where people who aren't eco conscious and just toss the stuff into the landfill. Beauty comes at a high price. I pretty much gave up resin for the environment and health.
Reds tend not to be as color fast as most colors. Think red sock in a batch of white laundry, or red hair colorant. The red family (pinks, magenta, ect) bleeds, someone mentioned that their purple bled, that may have been because of the reds in it or because purple is a difficult color too.. Histrically, it has been difficult to produce a solid red dye that does not fade. Purples and blacks can be troublesome as well. If any colors bleed , and it is annoying, it may be best to use the color by itself. I would like to see how clear and white eco-glitters look in a colored resin. I wonder if that will allow for mixtures without bleeding.
Yeah sometimes purple nail polish fades. It doesn't always look like it bled, just faded.
I'm yet to buy any eco glitters because the ban thankfully has a transfer period, and I have a lot of old glitters to use. I haven't been a huge fan of normal glitter to begin with, but after getting hooked on resin, I may have accumulated some sparklies in my drawers. Glitter is not the only option, you can use crushed glass, metal flakes, and as far as I know, mica is ok, too. I've tried to find info on chameleon powders, and I think it's not a plastic - but if anyone has info on that, please, share!
Biodegradable isn't necessarily short-lived. Wood is biodegradable, yet it stays good for centuries. I've been meaning to try to find a diy glitter alternative, because the options are rather limited, but we'll see.
I'm pretty sure chameleon and multichrome powders are made from magic. How else can all the little pigments line up and be different colors at different angles ? 🧚♂️🪄✨ 🤣
I read an article that said even some micas are problematic as they don't break down. I love my mica flakes. Not only do I prefer the irregular shapes over hexagons, but in nail polish mica and other glitter flakes come right off compared to regular glitter.
The one I read that says they're the only truly in nature biodegradable one says 87% biodegradation in 4 weeks.
I LOVE glitter - dont get me wrong - but it was only recently I thought about what it was and what its made of - I had never realised there was eco gllitter. I think AUstralia should ban it too!
Unfortunately only a very small proportion of the world glitter is used loose as glitter dust. Most is used big time for industrial purposes, so that’s where band need to happen too! 🥺
Hmmmm it’s going into plastic so it’s not going to get loose into the environment as long as what is made is then used forever or recycled in some way. Interested to see what happens to bioglitter over time.
Never heard of glitter being banned. I am in New Zealand. Will have to Google.lol.
It's just in the EU for now.
Lucky you
My whole business is ruined
@@katstorm13 actually I found out it has been banned here along with micro beads for a number of years
No ceiling garlands in New york! 🙂
No ceiling garlands on the West Coast!😮
I’d put your water/glitter experiment in a jar with a lid or the water will evaporate really quick.
Glitter is banned in the EU, not the UK (Brexit and all that ....). However, I don't think it will be long before the UK follows suit.
very pretty but yet again they are making money on so called eco friendly stuff, bet your boots they are not friendly at all
Yeah i doubt that too in most cases but eco conscious people are the ones who get screwed over because we CARE and we’re (where possible) willing to spend money on this planet’s safety, whereas many big corporations don’t give a darn. They are the ones we must really target if we want to make a dent into planetary destruction 🥲 (sorry Claire, but this topic is sooo political) We as humans must all try to do better 🙏
I had the 'bleeding' issue with orange and purple glitter I had for Halloween
Me too. It was chunky purple glitter I got from a pound shop and it blead. My ghost was supposed to be translucent with glitter but ended up a purple instead.
Red is usually the hardest to keep colorfast, so that makes sense because both those colors contain red.
Also have to make sure that the glitter is labeled as solvent resistant, as some are ok with things like school glue, but not resin and nail polish
The Gold looks like coins in a wishing well
Canadians did that back in the day lol not that I seen it 😉
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Oh for heaven’s sake! 🤦♀️
See now then if it’s not banned in the uk why can’t I find any whatsoever like I used to 😭
What is it actually made of. Date the water and keep a couple of the resin pieces up there as well for the test.😊❤
The one she's got it just says plant based on the Amazon listing. I read an article about the different things labeled eco glitter are made from. Most are plant based, but the plant material is formed in such a way that they don't actually degrade in nature. Some are made from mica
Plant based sounds very green but as any chemist can tell you, plants produce some quite dangerous substances 😅 I just really want laws that finally force companies to divulge what’s exactly in their products (i know problematic because of competition and all that but I’m an idealist 😅)
found this about Hemway Glitter: Biodegradable - Produced from eco-friendly film derived from sustainable natural resources, but the don´t really tell you what it´s made off
Yeah even some plant based ones won't actually biodegrade in nature, they need industrial composting.
Yeah „plant-based“ as a label is completely void of useful information. That’s really just green washing. We need more info 🤓
Of all the things poisoningbour earth and oceans,they go after glitter?? Some days i question what planet im even on!
Glitter as a product is extremely problematic, but if they target it now lawmakers need to look at the huge industries that use glitter for industrial purposes like car and boat paints. Those are the vast majority of polluters.
I have enough glitters to last me my life time so I’m not changing plus they will try to ban resin before long if they are getting rid if gl
So far they’re not going to ban resin because industries use it BIG scale and they’d have a hard time explaining that away. With the glitter they’re now using the loophole „we need to ban loose glitter, because it can anywhere so easily“. No one is talking about how it’s used by massive corporations eho are not going to stop anytime soon and who have no proper way of recycling it either. But then again going after the little folks is always easier 😂
Will never happen 100%…I’m sure when I was a child glitter was made from glass and sand?🥰
Even the bio-glitters are bad for the environment. From the process of making it- to the chemicals they release.... Not a good solution sadly.
why is it still being sold in the shops if it's banned x
In the EU ???
They are allowed to use up old stock!
Great that there are some eco friendlier options now and these look so pretty. Strange it's not immediate for the beauty industry though. Politics hey!!
I MAY have explained why in my comment above. I'm in the US so I honestly don't know. Just going by my experience.
Because the argument goes the glitter in cosmetics is tied up in liquids etc. which makes it less likely to go directly into water streams etc. that’s of course flawed. Cosmetics get washed off, and end up in our water streams, even more so than my bag of craft glitter. The EVEN bigger problem are actually industries like car paint makers, the military etc who use glitter on an ASTRONOMICAL scale for their purposes and are still allowed to do so and not even talked about widely 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
These glitters look like the high quality, long-lasting glitters, that used to "sparkle" our world. All plastics should be banned to bring back the beauty in our world. Plastic has brought about too much convenience! Limitations lead to more imagination!
That’s not quite true. These glitters contain a plastic coating too. Not all plastic are alike. It’s imo absolutely possible to produce biodegradable plastic. It’s up to the chemists to come up with new innovative materials and workarounds.
Has glitter actually been banned? If so…. By whom? Which countries?
brüssel banned, sick and tiered of them, in all EU country don´t get me wrong it´s good, for ones about oceans and so on, but you can bet your boots that this stuff has some sort of plastic in or on it.
did you watch the video ?
yes@@ClairesCraftyCorner
In the EU, so far. But it’s very likely it will be banned in other places too. Glitter has always been a super environmentally problematic product (and it’s so beautiful 😭😭😭) so new types of glitter must be developed. Big industries like paint makers must stop using it too, but they’re strangely not yet being talked about, ehem.
@@ClairesCraftyCorner I will be honest… I multitask when YouTubing. And often don’t catch everything going on. It’s kind of in the background. I was interested in seeing the physical result of the glitter (which in my opinion seemed poor… the Red one particularly had a visible bleeding of the colour).
Ewww… bleeding glitter… not good!
I’m sorry, but that’s ugly glitter. And if it’s going to bleed, that will totally ruin somebody’s project. Good thing I’m American as I can still buy real glitter.
Good thing the US is the world’s biggest destroyer of our natural environment 😂😂😂 I say that lovingly, I do adore glitter!! But we must look for new alternative materials in many aspects of our lives or there won’t be any crafting anymore soon other than bushcrafting to try and survive in a completely ruined global ecosystem 🤦🏼♀️🥲 Glitter is a highly problematic substance and has always been. We need to find something new.
I’m so jealous of you guys ! I don’t want to use this stupid other fake glitter in my expensive artworks I’m so devastated
Please send me some glitter from the us ❤
@@LittleKikuyuuhm have u ever heard of Asia !? And more particularly China ?