Scientists are calling for a worldwide ban on glitter
Environmental scientists are calling for a worldwide ban on glitter.
Scientists are arguing that the commonly used arts and craft supplies, which are made of small plastic particles have been getting into the ocean where animals then consume it.
The Independent reports that these scientists are stating that the risk of ocean pollution is too great.
In a study, Professor Richard Thompson found that plastic particles were discovered in about one-third of the fish caught in the United Kingdom.
Scientists at New Zealand’s Massey University also agreed that glitter is a microplastic and because of that should be banned.
According to CBS Philly, seven states in the US have enacted legislation restricting microbeads use and sale of certain health and beauty products.
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