Glitter spruces up everything from makeup to craft projects, but one thing it doesn’t improve is the environment. Researchers at Cambridge University have now developed a biodegradable glitter that ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Tiny plastic particles from decorative glitter infiltrate water systems and soil worldwide, adding to the growing crisis of microplastic pollution. These shimmering specks, ...

Wearable glitter instantly makes any outfit sparkle (literally). However, what many consumers fail to realize is that this beauty product can be quite harmful to the environment and our water reserves ...

Glitter is the bane of every parent and primary school teacher. But beyond its general annoyance factor, it’s also made of toxic and unsustainable materials, and contributes to plastic pollution. Now, ...

Ah glitter, the sparkle parents love to hate. As news stories abound of microplastics in our food and bloodstream, it seems bonkers to manufacture them on purpose just for aesthetics. And indeed, ...

While glitter may add some much needed sparkle into our lives, anyone who has a young child—or simply loves to embrace the glitz—knows just how difficult it is to get rid of afterwards. It’s also what ...

Get to know the innovative beauty brands redefining what it means to be part of the beauty industry and the fearless leaders behind them on In The Know’s video series “Beauty Rebels.” Wearable glitter ...

Researchers have developed a sustainable, plastic-free glitter for use in the cosmetics industry -- and it's made from the cellulose found in plants, fruits, vegetables, and wood pulp. Glitter is the ...