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Glitter hazard in nurseries and primary school
Mumklc33 · 05/11/2018 18:51
A lot of nurseries have now banned plastic glitter as a health and safety hazard but i do believe that more action should be taken. Could you tell me you opinions on this issue.
I do think that this should be a ban implemented nationwide. I've also found a petition to ban plastic glitter.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/220964
slippermaiden · 05/11/2018 18:55
Why is it a health and safety hazard? It's an environmental one as it's plastic and so not biodegradable, but otherwise??
Witchend · 05/11/2018 19:57
Dd2 drank litter as a toddler. Her nappies were sparkly for a while but otherwise had no ill effects.
SoyDora · 05/11/2018 19:59
How is it a health and safety hazard?
I understand it has environmental and ecological impacts, but how is that a health and safety issue?
Chocolala · 05/11/2018 20:00
I’d ban it for environmental reasons, but it’s not a health and safety issue.
puddingjuly · 05/11/2018 20:03
My toddler had a load of glitter thrown in her eyes by another toddler and had to go to A&E for it to be washed out as they were concerned it could cut her.
This was about 12 years ago though and I've never heard about it getting banned until now.
user789653241 · 05/11/2018 20:04
Be nice people. 
Obviously OP must have made a mistake. But maybe you can say it's health and safety hazard for marine life. 
Kokeshi123 · 06/11/2018 00:01
I think I'd be happy to ban glitter. It is environmentally not great, it causes so much mess and housework, and there are other things they can use.
MidniteScribbler · 06/11/2018 00:02
I ban glitter in my classroom for environmental and mess issues. But in all the years of teaching I've never once seen it need to be banned for 'health and safety' reasons.
gallicghoul · 06/11/2018 00:03
It's pretty nasty if it gets in your eyes. I'd be happy to ban it. Bastard stuff gets everywhere.
JeanPagett · 06/11/2018 00:27
Seems a bit joyless. Plenty of things are bad for the environment and people can choose to use them sensibly and in moderation.
florenceheadache · 06/11/2018 02:45
i gather breathing in flour (baking crafts etc.) is really bad for the lungs as the moisture in the lungs turns the flour ( as expected) into a pasty glue.
MidniteScribbler · 06/11/2018 04:11
Seems a bit joyless. Plenty of things are bad for the environment and people can choose to use them sensibly and in moderation.
Why? No one needs glitter. If not using a completely unnecessary product can help our environment, why not avoid it?
JeanPagett · 06/11/2018 10:27
No one needs plastic water bottles or long haul holidays or plastic straws. Doesn't mean we ban them.
HopeClearwater · 06/11/2018 19:54
i gather breathing in flour (baking crafts etc.) is really bad for the lungs as the moisture in the lungs turns the flour ( as expected) into a pasty glue
A major cause of respiratory ward admissions 
Also, if you swallow apple seeds, an apple tree grows in your stomach.
florenceheadache · 06/11/2018 20:34
user789653241 · 06/11/2018 21:47
JeanPagett, yes, that's right, we should keep using glitters because it's fun. Sensibly and moderation is good enough, right?
Flying, some people need to. Water bottles, we sometimes need to carry it. Straw, less important, but may need it for young children. But glitter, absolutely needed for every one, because it's fun. 
JeanPagett · 06/11/2018 21:56
No one needs long haul holidays (I said holidays deliberately, not business travel, not visiting family etc) use glasses or water fountains, use metal or paper straws. We allow plenty of things that are not eco-friendly because we respect personal choice.
user789653241 · 06/11/2018 22:27
I do agree with personal choice. My family lives 5000 miles away and I haven't seen them for nearly 10 years, and haven't had any holidays abroad since last time I visited my family. We do really care about what we do. But don't judge people who do otherwise in most of the things.
But one thing I judge is the people who says not banning glitter is personal choice, when there are evidence that's hurting the environment and there are no need for it.
JeanPagett · 06/11/2018 23:37
Oddly specific thing to judge people for, but cool, up to you. I tend to consider other people's commitment to the environment on a more holistic basis personally.
user789653241 · 07/11/2018 14:03
It's not really oddly specific. Difference between something someone may need, and something no one really need.
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