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Why Sydney Mardi Gras Organisers Are Banning Glitter From The Parade
Sydney Mardi Gras organisers have committed to phasing out glitter from the annual parade in a bid to protect the environment. Mardi Gras CEO Terese Casu told the Sydney Morning Herald the plan was to make the parade completely carbon neutral within five years. “We used to bring in about three tonnes of glitter from …
Why Scientists Are Calling For A Total Ban On Glitter
Some scientists have called for a total ban on glitter, calling it an environmental hazard. Most glitter is made from a type of plastic called PET, and the tiny fragments pose a threat to ocean life because the pieces look appetising and can subsequently end up inside humans after consuming seafood. “I was quite concerned …