EcoSparkles, who? Microplastic is one of the biggest pollutants and potential killers for our environment and marine life, it is estimated that there are currently over 51 trillion fragments of micro particles floating around the worlds oceans, and it has has been documented that there are plastic present in every third fish caught in the U.K. Since microplastic is found in many household products most of us are guilty of contributing to this pollution. But there are easy ways to make small changes and one of them is in our use of glitter. Thankfully many companies are now switching to biodegradable alternatives in their products to help prevent damaging our environment and nature further, and some governments have even been banning microplastics in total, California taking a strong lead on this. EcoSparkles Biodegradable Glitter is made of a cellulose film from non GMO and sustainably sourced Eucalyptus trees from European plantations. The product is certified biodegradable and under the FDA standards for cosmetic use. The glitters does not contain any heavy metals or toxins, which are found in many conventional PET glitters. The colouring are from cosmetic pigments and the shiny coat is made from 0.1% aluminium, which is a natural component found in our soil. There have been some worries about the aluminium in the product, but let us clarify that this is completely unharmful when there are no toxic coloring involved. There is a misconception that aluminium has been linked with Breast Cancer, however according to Cancer.gov there has been no scientific evidence to prove this. The glitters are not harmful for marinelife to consume because of the plant based film and the breakdown of the glitters happen when natural bacteria is present. The biodegrading time of the glitters various between 3-6 months depending on the moist and heat. But in some cases it will not be visible anymore after even a few weeks. All products are certified cruelty free and vegan.