Today sequins have become an inherent part of the holidays — especially Christmas and children. Tiny, sparkling particles decorate Christmas decorations, home decorations, use them in paints for body art and even as decorations for confectionery products.
Maybe soon we will have to look for alternative ways to lift your mood and create a festive atmosphere — scientists announced sequins a global environmental threat and the need to declare them outside the law.
Try to eliminate bright particles with different surfaces: the first time it don’t be — they will now and then fall out of your eyes even after a thorough cleaning. The same thing is happening in the environment — in particular, at the bottom of ponds. In addition, the Shine micro particles are attracted to animals that strive to taste them.
The fact that the colored particles is nothing but the microplastics, which has long since fallen out of favor with environmentalists. This convinced researchers from Massey University, New Zealand.
The term «microplastics» in 2004, introduced Richard Thompson, Professor of marine biology at the University of Plymouth, Velikobritaniya. Recently scientist found that glitter is present in the stomach, every third fish caught in local waters. The next destination hazardous material — tables of British consumers.
«I think sequins should be banned because they are microplastics,» said Tricia Farrelly, a member of the research centre Massey University, edition of the Independent.
In Britain, intend to follow the recommendations of experts, the Department for environment, food and rural Affairs reported that as of 2018, the country will be prohibited «wash» hygiene and cosmetic products with sequins.
Note that the taboo on micro-particles already operates in 7 States it was first introduced California three years ago.
