Our Promise to the Planet
At Projekt Glitter, we believe that celebrating life’s most joyful moments shouldn’t come at the earth's expense. That's why we've committed to creating products that also protect the planet. Here's how:
Supporting Global Clean-Up Efforts
Each purchase you make helps fund global initiatives focused on plastic collection and recycling, ensuring that our oceans and natural landscapes remain pristine for generations to come.
These programs not only prevent plastic from reaching landfills or polluting marine environments but also create employment opportunities for countless individuals in communities.
Plant-Based Glitter
Our glitter comes from natural, plant-based materials that break down quickly and safely in the environment. It's made from eucalyptus cellulose responsibly sourced in the EU, and produced right here in Germany. This means we're not just cutting back on harmful plastics, but also supporting responsible forestry and keeping things local.
Our biodegradable glitter breaks down naturally within 6 months, leaving no harmful microplastics behind.
Consciously Crafted Packaging
Eco-Friendly Product Containers
All our glitters are housed in elegant glass containers with aluminum lids, guaranteeing not only a longer life but also a completely recyclable solution. Our labels are also free from PVC, aligning with our goal to avoid harmful plastics.
Green Shipping Practices
We use shipping materials like cartons, padded envelopes, and mailer boxes made from responsibly sourced FSC-certified paper to keep our forests sustainable. Plus, we even help offset the carbon footprint from shipping on every order you make!
We clean up after ourselves.
Ecommerce deliveries have a carbon footprint. That's why we support verified projects that remove carbon from the air.
Every delivery’s carbon footprint is calculated based on weight, shipping method, and distance traveled. We neutralize these emissions by purchasing verified carbon removal credits from groundbreaking projects. When you add a contribution to your order, 100% of that money is used to pay for additional carbon removal.
With your purchase, you’ll join a community of proactive merchants and customers dedicated to a sustainable future. Together, we've removed emissions for over 44 million deliveries and removed over 30 thousand tonnes of carbon.
We work with a network of pioneering carbon removal companies that have been vetted by the commerce platform Shopify.
Partnerships & Collaborations
At Projekt Glitter, we're more than just a brand—we're a movement. We believe that true beauty shines brightest when it fuels change and empowers communities.
Our partnerships with social and environmental organizations reflect this commitment.
From beach clean-ups to female empowerment, here are some of the initiatives and communities we proudly support:
Bio Glitter FAQs
Is your biodegradable glitter vegan?
The answer is both yes and no. At Projekt Glitter, we offer two distinct glitter collections: Sparkle and Pearlescent. Each collection has a unique composition that aligns with our mission of promoting sustainable beauty.
Our Sparkle Collection is vegan, but contains a small amount (6%) of plastic. While we're striving to completely eliminate plastic from our products, it's currently necessary as we continue to innovate and improve our technology. We're not perfect yet, but we're dedicated to this journey.
In contrast, our Pearlescent collection is 100% free of plastic. However, it contains shellac, a natural product derived from the resin secreted by the female lac bug. Although shellac isn't considered vegan, we ensure that it's ethically sourced, causing no harm to any bugs during the extraction process.
Transparency is crucial to us, and we appreciate your consideration of Projekt Glitter for sustainable sparkle.
How long does it take for the bio glitter to breakdown?
The decomposition time can vary depending on the composting conditions. However, in ideal conditions—warm, wet, and full of microorganisms—it can break down in a few months - a vast improvement on traditional glitter which can take hundreds of years to decompose.
Where does the bio glitter from Projekt Glitter come from?
Project Glitter's bio glitter is sourced from sustainable sources and produced right here in Germany. We make a point of supporting environmentally friendly practices from sourcing to production.
Is your bio glitter safe for the ocean?
Yes, our glitter biodegrades in sea water and can be anaerobically digested, meaning it can be broken down by our fish friends too!
If biodegradable glitter is accidently ingested by marine life, it is metabolized naturally, unlike traditional glitter, which remains in the animal and accumulates up the food chain.
In short, biodegradable glitter poses no threat to the ocean or the life within it - smooth sailing!
We are licensed resellers of both Bioglitter® PURE and Bioglitter® SPARKLE.
Bioglitter® SPARKLE, is 92% plastic-free and independently tested to prove it will degrade in natural freshwater environments and not just an industrial composter. Bioglitter® PURE, is the world’s first 100% plastic-free glitter and Certified ‘OK Biodegradable WATER’ by TÜV.