This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Make non biodegradable glitter in all forms (cosmetic, craft, etc) illegal.
Toxic microplastic glitter is entering the food chain via landfill and water systems and contaminating the diets and lives of animals everywhere.
More details
https://nerdist.com/scientist-glitter-environmental-hazard-global-ban/
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/11/glitter-plastics-ocean-pollution-environment-spd/
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/glitter-ban-environment-microbead-impact-microplastics-scientists-warning-deep-ocean-a8056196.html
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/220964
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