Glitter hazard in nurseries and primary school

[Mumklc33]

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

[user789653241]

It's not really oddly specific. Difference between something someone may need, and something no one really need.

[JeanPagett]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[florenceheadache]

www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/flour-dust

[HopeClearwater]

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.

[JeanPagett]

No one needs plastic water bottles or long haul holidays or plastic straws. Doesn't mean we ban them.

[MidniteScribbler]

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?

[florenceheadache]

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.

[JeanPagett]

Seems a bit joyless. Plenty of things are bad for the environment and people can choose to use them sensibly and in moderation.

[gallicghoul]

It's pretty nasty if it gets in your eyes. I'd be happy to ban it. Bastard stuff gets everywhere.

[MidniteScribbler]

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.

[Kokeshi123]

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.

[user789653241]

Be nice people.
Obviously OP must have made a mistake. But maybe you can say it's health and safety hazard for marine life.

[puddingjuly]

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.

[MrMeSeeks]

Health and safety

[Chocolala]

I’d ban it for environmental reasons, but it’s not a health and safety issue.

[SoyDora]

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?

[SnuggyBuggy]

I have heard edible glitter gives sparkly poo

[Witchend]

Dd2 drank litter as a toddler. Her nappies were sparkly for a while but otherwise had no ill effects.

[Racecardriver]

I think you’ve misunderstood your link OP

[slippermaiden]

Why is it a health and safety hazard? It's an environmental one as it's plastic and so not biodegradable, but otherwise??