M&S bans glitter from Christmas cards
by Sarah Butler from Environment | The Guardian on (#4P9KJ)
Retailer's glitter ban comes amid concern about microplastics polluting the environment
Marks & Spencer has joined the effort against microplastics by banning glitter from this year's Christmas cards, wrapping paper, calendars and crackers.
The retailer, which last year tested a biodegradable alternative to glitter on its fresh flowers and plants, said it is aiming to be 100% glitter-free by the end of next year.
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