Originally Posted by
feline fanatic
Seriously?? There are still tons of face washes and cleansers on the shelves that contain microbeads that are know to be hazardous to wildlife and ocean environments that there are no laws against.
Not to derail the OP's question regarding removal of glitter, but microbeads are illegal now.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/30/health...ads/index.html
https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-...bill/1321/text
The general manufacturing effective date was July 2017, and the delivery date is July 2018.
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<note: effective="" dates<note:="" dates.="" 21="" usc="" 331="" note.="">> Applicability.</note:>
(1) In general.--The amendment made by subsection (a)
applies--
(A) with respect to manufacturing, beginning on July
1, 2017, and with respect to introduction or delivery
for introduction into interstate commerce, beginning on
July 1, 2018"
Unfortunately, this doesn't include craft glitter, though it is also part of the problem.
eta: Lawmaking is a tedious and time consuming process. There are many who don't care about the environment, but care more about keeping businesses happy. Getting the microbeads out of cleansers, cosmetics, and toothpastes are only part of the battle. It also takes time for the law to take effect, as companies cannot be expected to rip a product from the shelves and not have a suitable replacement ready.
Out of curiosity, has anyone ever tried Goo Gone for glue on fabric? Would that possibly work for the glitter removal?