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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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[-] mateomaui@reddthat.com 4 points 1 year ago

Mark Rober’s sad face

[-] Godnroc@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

Mate, he says in every video that it is the finest biodegradable seaweed-based glitter. He's ahead of the curve here.

[-] mateomaui@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

You’re right, I missed that, or forgot about it. Good to know he can still make EU porch pirates look festive.

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