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March 13 2018

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The Glitter Tribe

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Biodegradable Glitter all questions answered

Written By The Glitter Tribe - March 13 2018

Biodegradable Glitter all questions answered
    WHAT IS BIO-GLITTER®?
    Bio-glitter® replaces the core polyester film used in traditional glitter. Bio-glitter® uses a unique and special form of cellulose from hardwoods, primarily eucalyptus sourced from responsibly managed and certified plantations operating to PEFC™ www.pefc.org standards. This core, in its own right, possesses excellent eco-credentials. It is biodegradable in all environments; certified industrial and home compostable, approved soil, wastewater, freshwater and marine biodegradable.
     
    WHAT IS BIO-GLITTER®  MADE FROM?
    Primarily eucalyptus trees. Cosmetic Bio-glitter® is made from a special biodegradable film derived from sustainable and environmentally sourced wood pulp, produced and harvested to FSC® standards.

      

    IS BIO-GLITTER® CERTIFIED BIODEGRADABLE?
    Yes, BIO-GLITTER®  is Certified OK Biodegradable WATER by TÜV, which means guaranteed biodegradation in a natural, freshwater environment. This certification proves it is NOT a Microplastic (ECHA Microplastic Proposal, Jan 2019) Our TUV logo serial number is SO933 to certify we have rights to use this certification.

     

    WHAT CONDITIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR BIODEGRADATION TO OCCUR? Heat, water and oxygen are required for effective biodegradation by microorganisms. Bio-glitter® is metabolised by micro-organisms which transforms it into carbon dioxide, water and biomass.

     

    IS BIO-GLITTER®  COMPOSTABLE AS WELL AS BIODEGRADABLE?
    Bio-glitter® meets the standards for industrial composting and home composting according to the OK home compost standard.  

    HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR BIO-GLITTER® TO BREAK DOWN?
    The rate of biodegradation changes with different conditions. For example, a leaf in a swamp is broken down more efficiently than a leaf in the desert.
    However for a rough indication,  Bio-glitter® once in nature should break down within 90 days.

    DOES BIO-GLITTER® DISSOLVE IN WATER?
    No, Bio-glitter® does not dissolve in water because microorganisms found in the natural environment are needed to digest Bio-glitter® and transform it into harmless substances (carbon dioxide, water and biomass).

    Dissolving is entirely different to biodegrading.Something that dissolves does not go away; that object is just no longer visible. For example, salt dissolved in seawater. The salt is still there in the water, yet the salt granules are unobservable. You may have noticed this when ocean water dries on your skin, and the salt then becomes visible on your skin.

    WILL BIO-GLITTER® DISSOLVE IN SEAWATER?
    Yes, the biodegradable film used in Cosmetic Bio-glitter® biodegrades in seawater in accordance with the standard ASTM D7081-05.

    WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF BIO-GLITTER®?
    Bio-glitter® is very stable and will not biodegrade until it’s put into environments where microorganisms are present. Bio-glitter® is supplied in dry form and has an indefinite shelf life if stored in a dry, cool environment, out of direct sunlight, away from direct heat sources and not exposed to microorganisms

    HAS ANIMAL TESTING BEEN USED IN THE
    DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF BIO-GLITTER®?
    No, nor are any third parties contracted to undertake any animal testing.

    DOES BIO-GLITTER® CONTAIN GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMO)?
    No ‘genetically modified materials’ are used in the production process, and
    based on information from our Suppliers none of the materials used to
    formulate Cosmetic Bio-glitter® are obtained from GMO’s.

    CAN BIO-GLITTER® BE RECYCLED WITH PAPER OR
    BOARD?
    It can be successfully recycled with carton-board but not currently
    recommended for mechanical recycling with paper.

    DOES BIO-GLITTER® CONTAIN NANOPARTICLES?
    No, not even in the Black Bio-glitter®. The D&C Black 2 pigment
    we use has been carefully selected and is in non-nano form.

    IS BIO-GLITTER® HOLOGRAPHIC?
    No. The film needed to make glitter holographic will not
    biodegrade in a natural environment.


    IS BIO-GLITTER® IRIDESCENT?

    Yes Bio-glitter® pure has a soft focus iridescent.

    DOES BIO-GLITTER® COME IN DIFFERENT SHAPES? 

    Any glitter claiming to be Bio-glitter® that is any other shape than hexagonal is FALSE.

     

    BIO-GLITTER® AND COMMON ALLERGIES..........

    None of Bio-glitter® raw materials knowingly contain any common
    allergens, and manufacturing equipment is not used to produce any other
    products that contain allergens.

    GO AHEAD AND SPARKLE GUILT FREE BABY 
    THE GLITTER TRIBE 
     
    IS THERE A QUESTION WE HAVE NOT ANSWERED?
    EMAIL US hello@theglittertribe.com.au

     

    Comments

    Kimberlee Soule
    March 19 2021

    Hi wondering if this is for art projects or body or both? It’s dry looking in photos…so suitable for a girls group to use on paper for art things?

    Lizzie
    September 07 2020

    What colour is this in the picture?
    It’s gorgeous!

    Ashley McIntosh
    August 24 2018

    I am so happy I found you!!!!
    I will never use normal plastic glitter again.
    THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU

    Yvonne
    June 15 2018

    I love that you have biodegradable glitter!!

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