Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan have debuted a biodegradable glitter innovation with the hope of mitigating plastic pollution around the world. Given that glitter is a popular party favorite, and an important inclusion in some cosmetic products (the list goes on, of course), the need for sustainable alternatives was paramount. Indeed, other institutions—like the University of Cambridge, for example—also announced projects involving biodegradable glitter developments.
The University of Saskatchewan claims that its bio-glitter uses “light-reflecting shapes to create sparkles unlike any other.” The innovative eco product is called ChiralGlitter and it is plant-based, made from a substance found in plant cell walls. It is “inspired by the natural process of producing structural colors,” the color of the glitter particles comes from light reflecting off its surface.
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