Ronald Britton has developed Bioglitter™ SPARKLE and Bioglitter™ PURE, providing nurseries, make-up artists, fashionistas, retailers and brand owners alike with a solution that will not pollute the environment.
Renewable, Compostable Technology
Due to the fly- away nature of glitter, Ronald Britton first needed to source a base material they knew they could rely on to safely biodegrade in the natural environment. For this reason, they turned to Futamura and its flagship, renewable, compostable and biodegradable NatureFlex™ technology.
Dr Lucy Cowton, Product & Sustainability Manager at Futamura, said; “Futamura has worked closely with Ronald Britton for some time in the development of optimal grades using NatureFlex™ technology in their unique biodegradable glitter. In addition to a great product match, our companies share a mutual value for product integrity.”
“It is very important to both Futamura and Ronald Britton that our products have independent accreditation. NatureFlex meets the European standard for industrial composting; EN13432 and is certified home compostable by TÜV Austria OK Compost HOME.”
Stephen Cotton, Commercial Director at Ronald Britton added; “In addition to the NatureFlex™ certifications, we have independently tested our Bioglitter™ to prove it biodegrades well in natural environments and have achieved OK Biodegradable WATER accreditation by TUV Austria for our Bioglitter™ Pure product. Bioglitter Sparkle biodegradation is also well progressed in fresh water.”
Andrew Thompson, Technical Director at Ronald Britton went on to say; “These test results and certifications are important to us because we know that our product can often end up in the natural environment – and that’s why we chose to work closely, together with Futamura and their NatureFlex™ technology in the development of Bioglitter™.”
Launch of 100% Plastic-free Glitter
Since the launch of Bioglitter™ SPARKLE in 2014, Ronald Britton has been looking to develop a formulation to guarantee a 100% plastic free glitter, with that dream becoming a reality in April 2019 at its launch of Bioglitter™ PURE. The product has even had recognition from renowned environmentalist, Sir David Attenborough, who wrote to Ronald Britton; “I am delighted to hear that you have developed a biodegradable glitter – and wish you every success with it.”
Bioglitter™ SPARKLE and Bioglitter™ PURE are designed for use in cosmetics and comply with all cosmetic and rinse off legislation, including the use on lips in the US. Ronald Britton now also offer Bioglitter™ ranges suitable for coating, printing and craft decorative applications.
Source: Futamura