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'Glitter ban' comes into force across EU but critics say it's not enough (www.bbc.co.uk)

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People be receiving fewer glittery Christmas cards this year as harmful microplastics have been banned across the European Union.

The European Commission has outlawed the sale of plastics smaller than five millimetres and that are intentionally added to products but do not dissolve or break down naturally.

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[-] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 43 points 1 year ago

One of the best pieces of news I've heard in my life. I hate glitter. It gets everywhere.

[-] 11181514@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

The herpes of art supplies.

[-] trollercoaster@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

"art" supplies

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