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Detailed explanation-1: -But behind all that glitter lies a serious environmental threat. The most widely used variety of this product is made of plastic. When it passes from the drains to the oceans it is consumed by part of the marine ecosystem, such as plankton and fish, and its accumulation in the system can result in death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glitter is made from a plastic core and polyester PET film. PET, when it breaks down, releases chemicals that are harmful to humans and animals and can disrupt human and animal hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -A: Headache, dizziness, numbness, weight gain, blurred vision are a few common side effects of Glitter, although not everyone gets them. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Impacts of Microplastic Pollution 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-5: -Yet some people argue that banning plastic glitter isn’t an effective solution to the larger plastic pollution problem. They note that glitter accounts for only a tiny portion of the millions of tons of plastic waste produced each year.