Almost all of the glitter you've ever used is still floating around the planet. But this new formulation just has one ingredient, but it's still as shimmery as the original.

Glitter is made of tiny plastic particles that damage the environment, and brands are on a quest to make it sustainable—but it's a tougher job than it might seem.

As microplastics get more scrutiny, demand for glitter that biodegrades in nature is growing. For Bioglitter, which uses plant-based cellulose to make its product, that's a big opportunity.

Nevertheless, glitter continues to adorn the shelves of art studios, appear in cosmetics and star in holiday wrapping paper. That's why scientists from the University of Cambridge have invented an ...

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