Metal in glitter impairs aquatic plant growth, study shows

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Feb 26, 2024, 1:05 pm281 pts
Glitter is used in a wide array of colors and shapes in apparel, footwear, cosmetics, makeup, handbags, festive decorations, arts and crafts, and jewelry, among many other applications. During the Carnival holidays, hundreds of thousands of Brazilians cover parts of their bodies with it while dancing in the…

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