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Detailed explanation-1: -Glitter is a microplastic. Microplastics have catastrophic environmental impacts. Not only is the life cycle of any plastic much longer than any human life, but microplastics are so small and fine, they end up sinking through landfill into groundwater and then, into our oceans.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to a 2019 paper published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, glitter may be a significant source of microplastic in the environment and become a hazard to various organisms. The NOAA Marine Debris Program also said that glitter can contribute to marine debris.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glitter is made from plastic sheets and used in a wide array of products, including cosmetics. When washed down the drain, glitter becomes a subset of marine plastic litter known as microplastic.

Detailed explanation-4: -How Long Does it Take for Glitter to Decompose? Normal glitters made from plastics do not decompose but biodegradable glitters decompose because they are made from Eco-friendly materials. It takes between 20 to 500 years for glitter to decompose.