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  • Vogue – “But it’s Bioglitter, the only cellulose glitter that will actually decompose naturally”

    Click to view Vogue ‘Is There A Eco-Friendly Way to Have Glitter in Our Makeup?’ article.    

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  • Beware FAKE Bioglitter®!

    It’s come to our attention that some glitter suppliers in territories such as China are using our Bioglitter® branded data sheets, product information sheets to pass-off unknown and inferior glitter products as Bioglitter®. We have also seen test reports that are fake and misleading. How to Check Bioglitter® is Genuine…? 1. Genuine Bioglitter® is ONLY […]

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  • Ronald Britton Ltd Announces Sale of Bioglitter™ Business to Sigmund Lindner GmbH

    Ronald Britton Ltd Announces Sale of Bioglitter™ Business to Sigmund Lindner GmbH   Ronald Britton Ltd is pleased to announce the sale of its Bioglitter™ business to Sigmund Lindner GmbH, a leading manufacturer of sustainable and innovative products for the cosmetics, coatings and printing industries.  In a move that will ensure business continuity and the […]

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  • Guess launch new collection printed with Bioglitter™

    Guess, the popular clothing brand, has just launched a new collection of T-shirts and sweatshirts that are printed with Bioglitter™.  This means that the glitter used in the printing process is biodegradable, making it a more eco-friendly option than traditional glitter. To highlight their commitment to sustainability, Guess is also displaying the Bioglitter™ logo on […]

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  • Bioglitter™ Listed in WGSN’s Pigment & Special Effects Sourcing Guide

    WGSN is the world’s leading consumer trend forecaster, underpinned with over 20 years expertise and over 440 in-house industry experts, data analysis and advisory consultants. Having 6500+ clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, WGSN produce accurate forecasts providing global trend insights, expertly curated data and industry expertise to help their clients understand consumer behavior and […]

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  • Color&More – Bioglitter™ Distribution; Turkey

    Color&More – Bioglitter Distribution Turkey November 2022 We are extremely pleased to announce that Ronald Britton Ltd is working with Turkish raw material distributor Color&More to distribute Cosmetic and Deco Bioglitter™ products. Color&More, one of companies of the Ravago Group Belgium, has a wealth of experience in special effect pigments.  This coupled with their expertise […]

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  • DKSH – Cosmetic Bioglitter™ Distribution; DACH, Nordic and Baltics

    DKSH Cosmetic Bioglitter Distribution DACH, Nordic and Baltics October 2022 We are extremely pleased to announce that Ronald Britton Ltd is working with Raw Material distributor DKSH to distribute Cosmetic Bioglitter™ products in German, Austrian, Swiss, Nordic and Baltic territories. DKSH have a wealth of experience within the cosmetics market.  This coupled with their technical […]

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  • Peatys Holeshot Sealant 1l Made with Bioglitter

    Bioglitter™ and Peaty’s Develop Ground-Breaking Non-Microplastic Tyre Sealant for Cyclists

    The team at Peaty’s, a producer of high-performance cycling products, has been working with Bioglitter™, a developer of biodegradable cosmetic glitter, to develop a brand new to market plastic-free tubeless bike tyre sealant. This ground-breaking and resilient new formula containing biodegradable fibres and particles is perfect for eco-conscious cyclists. Bioglitter™, a registered trademark of Ronald […]

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  • Introducing OBSIDIAN – The NEW Bioglitter™ SPARKLE Black Upgrade

      Bioglitter™ SPARKLE Obsidian Stronger, deeper black More sparkle & shine Superior compatibility Water resistance Solvent resistance Available in all sizes, in Cosmetic, Deco and Craft ranges from July 2022 Click here to view the Cosmetic Bioglitter SPARKLE Range Click here to view the Deco Bioglitter SPARKLE Range Craft retail/education range only available via Brian […]

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  • Bioglitter™ partners with The Beauty Mask Company®, adding it’s sparkle to a new range of peel-off face masks

    Wunderbar! German brand, The Beauty Mask Company® launches a new sparkling range of glitter peel-off masks, made using sustainable Bioglitter. The range of face masks is now available throughout Germany in various retailer chains such as Rossmann drugstore, perfect for eco conscious cosmetic companies and consumers. Bioglitter, invented and manufactured by UK company Ronald Britton […]

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  • ‘Bioglitter™ HOLO’ – Holographic Bioglitter™, the latest innovation from Ronald Britton ltd

    March 2022 PRESS RELEASE   Ronald Britton Ltd Launches New TÜV Certified Fresh Water Biodegradable Holographic Bioglitter™ The world’s leading ecologically-friendly glitter manufacturer, Ronald Britton Ltd, launches Bioglitter™ HOLO, the first and only certified fresh water biodegradable holographic effect glitter product.  Another world first by the British company.  Click here to see the effect. Since the […]

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  • Accessorize London – Bioglitter™ Printed Gift Bags

    Accessorize London have permission from Ronald Britton Ltd to use the trade mark registered Bioglitter™ logos to demonstrates that Genuine Bioglitter™ has been used on their gift bag products.  It also communicates to the consumer the quality of the glitter used and a route for consumers to find out more about Bioglitter™, its certifications and […]

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  • Bioglitter™ Features in The New York Times ‘Plant-Based’ Gift Guide

    Bioglitter™ features in the The New York Times article by Anthony Rotunno, Published Nov. 23, 2021:- A ‘Plant-Based’ Gift Guide Twenty-seven ideas to satisfy tastes both garden variety and eccentric. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/style/plant-gifts.html?smid=em-share

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  • Niuqi – Bioglitter™ PURE based Face mask range launched in Biedronka stores across Poland

    Cosmetic brand Niuqi have had a sparkling launch in Biedronka stores across Poland.  Using Cosmetic Bioglitter™ PURE products they have glitzed up their face mask range. It’s made with products from our Cosmetic Bioglitter™ PURE range.  Cosmetic Bioglitter™ PURE, launch in January 202o is TÜV OK biodegradable WATER certified. Visit the Biedronka store – Niuqi web page.   

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  • WHSmith’s Giftwrap Printed with Bioglitter™ Hits The Shelves Ready For Xmas 2021

    WHSmith’s glitter gift wrap (available on line with many more designs in store) this Christmas is printed with Deco Bioglitter™ SPARKLE GC.  The Deco Bioglitter™ SPARKLE GC range, launched in January 2021, is TÜV OK biodegradable WATER certified, considered to be the highest level of independent fresh water biodegradability certification in the world. To clearly communicate to […]

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  • CLARINS x SELFRIDGES add a little SPARKLE to Christmas

    Christmas would not be the same without a little sparkle. CLARINS x SELFRIDGES have glitzed up their Luxury Advent Calendar outer sleeve with Deco Bioglitter™ SPARKLE GC.   Printed in the UK by D2Printing, the Deco Bioglitter™ SPARKLE GC range, launch January 2021, is TÜV OK biodegradable WATER certified.           

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  • TooD Launch Innovative ‘One Swipe’ Cosmetic Range Made with Bioglitter™

    We are very pleased to be working with Indi Brand ‘TooD Beauty’ based in NYC. TooD are completely new, first hit the market earlier this year and are now launching their completely novel and innovative ‘One Swipe’ range of cosmetics that contain Cosmetic Bioglitter™. The ‘One Swipe’ concept of self-expression was born out of  TooD’s founder, […]

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  • VISION2025 – Prepare for the Events Industry revival with a fresh new website

    VISION2025 are an organisation that help the outdoor events industry take action on the climate crisis and this week we saw the launch of their new and fresh website. 2015 It all kicked off back in 2015 with their ground breaking ‘The Show Must Go On’ report that outlined the environmental impacts of the festival industry […]

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  • Bioglitter™ Features on BBC’s Glow Up Season 3!

    Congratulations to @nicmarilyn founder of @discodustlondon for competing in BBC’s Glow Up Season 3 Another wonderful season of exceptional Make-Up Artist talent and a very welcomed escape from these COVID troubled times. Bioglitter™ featured in all three seasons of BBC’s Glow Up….  This time, Season 3 in Nic Marilyn’s intro. Glow Up – Season 2 Glow Up – Season […]

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  • Marie Brocart build on their award winning ‘Semari Shimmer Body Butter’ success.   

    Award Winning and Women’s Brand of The Year 2020:  Marie Brocart build on the success of their Shimmer: Body Butters, Body Oils, Lip Balm and Body Scrubs with the addition of new Shimmer Bath Salt and Shimmer Dry Roll-On Body Oil product ranges.                        Stephen Cotton from Ronald […]

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  • Bioglitter™ ‘Up Front’ on Primark’s latest glitter cosmetic products

    We are over the moon to see the Bioglitter™ logo on the front of Primark’s latest ‘PS…’ branded glitter cosmetic products launched earlier this month. Primark is licensed to use the logo and its use on their products clearly demonstrates to the consumer that the product is made using genuine Bioglitter™.  Bioglitter™  is proven through […]

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  • Fashion For Good Museum – GROW Expo: BioGlitz™ X Bioglitter™ Installation. MERGING SUSTAINABLE SHINE WITH DESIGN

    Fruit skin fabric, mushroom ‘leather’, spider-silk, dye made by bacteria and algae; GROW, the new exhibition from the Fashion for Good Museum in Amsterdam explores the biomaterials and cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the sustainable future of fashion. What exactly are biomaterials? How sustainable are they and what makes them different from traditional fibers like […]

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  • Bioglitter™ puts some sparkle back into Christmas 2020!

    PRESS RELEASE – 3rd Dec 2020: As we all become more aware of our impact on the world around us there are sacrifices that must be made along the way – but glitter no longer needs to be one of them. While some major retailers began removing glitter products from their shelves due to environmental […]

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  • New ranges of certified fresh water biodegradable Bioglitter™ products soon to be launched.

    Ronald Britton Ltd Press Release – 2rd November 2020: Ronald Britton Ltd to launch new ranges of certified fresh water biodegradable Bioglitter™ products. The world’s leading eco glitter manufacturer, British company Ronald Britton Ltd, is set to significantly expand its certified fresh water biodegradable product offering with its new ‘Bioglitter™ SPARKLE GC’ technology. Early in […]

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  • Ronald Britton’s observations relating to the ARU’s ‘All that glitters is litter?…’ study.

    Ronald Britton Ltd.’s observations following articles in the BBC and Guardian on the 15th October 2020 and by Cosmetics Business on the 22nd Oct 2020 relating to the ARU Study ‘All that glitters is litter?…’ We have read with interest the findings of the Applied Ecology Research Group (Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge) in the scientific paper ‘All that glitters […]

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  • Miyoshi Europe appointed Cosmetic Bioglitter™ distributor for France

    We are extremely pleased to announce that as of the 1st Oct 2020 Miyoshi Europe SAS will become responsible for the distribution of all Cosmetic Bioglitter™ products in France. Stephen Cotton, commercial director at Bioglitter™ commented “Miyoshi have a wealth of experience within the French cosmetics market.  This coupled with Miyoshi’s industry leading technical expertise […]

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  • Ding Dong! Ophelia!

    Ding Dong Ophelia!  Congratulations on winning BBC’s Glow Up Season 2. Another wonderful season of exceptional Make-Up Artist talent and a very welcomed escape from these COVID troubled times. Season 2 saw the use of Bioglitter™ even more than in Season 1.      Cosmetic Bioglitter™ SPARKLE Silver featured Episode 4 when Eve, Season 2 […]

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  • BioGlitz™ X Bioglitter™ – MERGING SUSTAINABLE SHINE WITH DESIGN

    Fashion is a universal language of self expression. The way we adorn ourselves speaks across cultures and borders about who we are and who we want to become. BioGlitz™ is collaborating with Bioglitter™ to introduce sustainable shine to the world of fashion with Textile Glitz.  By merging glitter that biodegrades in the natural environment with […]

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  • BIOGLITTER™ WORK WITH THE RETAIL INSTITUTE TO DISPEL THE MYTHS

    Fantastic news, we have been working with The Retail Institute, one of the UK’s key academic research centres, that leads the future in retail, to talk about green washing.   Our director, Stephen Cotton said: “Since the bad press around glitter and its part in causing microplastic pollution we’ve seen an increasing number of brands […]

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  • Julia Bradbury uses Bioglitter® to promote sustainability

    During Christmas we reached out to a few TV personalities who are also known for championing environmental issues telling them more about our Bioglitter® ranges. On 27th January 2020 @therealjuliabradbury posted a video on her Instagram and Twitter account of her using our Bioglitter® to promote sustainability and educate her followers on the issue with […]

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  • Cosmetic Bioglitter™ PURE VIVID

    Cosmetic Bioglitter™ PURE Vivid colour range is a new product branch of the PURE to create a bold look. Bioglitter™ PURE Vivid is available in five different sizes, and comes in a strong Fuchsia colour, the first colour in this new Vivid range. Bioglitter™ products are made from a special form of cellulose, unique to the […]

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  • Cosmetic Bioglitter™ PURE Opal – World’s only certified fresh water biodegradable opalescent glitter

    Bioglitter™ PURE Opal comes in a choice of three colours; rose, mint or aqua and is available in five different sizes.  Mix the three colours to acheive a ‘mother of pearl’ glitter effect.  Bioglitter™ products are made from a special form of cellulose, unique to the brand and have passed independent tests including TÜV, Austria’s ‘OK […]

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  • 4 out of the 5 Bioglitter™ product ranges now certified biodegradable in the natural environment

    Three NEW certified fresh water biodegradable Bioglitter™ product ranges now available. The world’s leading eco glitter manufacturer, British company Ronald Britton Ltd, significantly expand their certified fresh water biodegradable product offering with three newly upgraded product ranges. 4 out of Ronald Britton’s 5 Bioglitter™ product ranges are now TÜV  ‘OK biodegradable WATER’ certified and are […]

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  • Clean beauty set to take the industry by storm

    Bioglitter has been cited alongside some of the global leaders in the beauty industry including BASF Colors & Effects and Beautycounter, in Preen.Me’s latest white paper on sustainability in the beauty industry and responsible ingredient sourcing. Peen.Me has put together a report which reveals a huge growth in “Clean” beauty. The Preen.Me report analysed 1.8M […]

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  • BIOGLITTER® HITS THE CNN HEADLINES

    Fantastic news for Bioglitter®, we didn’t just hit the national news this week, but the international news! American based, international broadcast media, CNN, interviewed our very own director, Stephen Cotton, to talk about the glitter issue and how Ronald Britton is tackling microplastic pollution with the development of Bioglitter®. CNN also interviewed our distributor in […]

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  • National Geographic name Bioglitter™ as one of their 4 favourite Innovations

      We are proud to learn that Bioglitter™ has been recognised by the iconic publication National Geographic, as one of their four favourite innovation in January 2020’s magazine publication. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/01/see-our-four-favorite-innovations-this-month/ Our commercial director Stephen Cotton said:  “As the word spreads about the work we are doing in setting new standards in environmentally friendly glitter, we […]

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  • Greenwashing and misleading ‘Biodegradable’ glitter claims

    Newpaper spokesperson  –  “To protect mother earth, each copy contains a certain percentage of recycled paper.” Lisa Simpson  –  “And what percent is that?” Newpaper spokesperson  –  “Zero, Zero’s a percent” Glitter Greenwashing Greenwashing is the practice of making an unsubstantiated or misleading claim about the environmental benefits of a product, service, technology or company […]

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  • Bioglitter support project to promote sustainability at festivals

    We have thrown our support behind a project to promote sustainability at music festivals. We are helping fund a new report and knowledge hub, designed to provide inspiration and best practice on reducing the environmental impact of the festival market. The Show Must Go On report 2025 will essentially be the information resource for music […]

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  • BEWARE – FALSE GREEN GLITTER CLAIMS

    The Glastonbury stance on reducing plastic pollution, including a ban on non-biodegradable glitter, hit the headlines this year, but there are some unscrupulous firms misleading or even worse, simply lying about their green credentials, in order to continue to sell glitter. Called greenwashing, some companies are simply rebranding plastic products as biodegradable and eco-friendly. Our […]

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  • IT’S OFFICIAL WE ARE WORKING WITH PRIMARK!

    Fantastic news, we are taking eco sparkles to the high street and have partnered with Primark to launch a range of eco glitter products in their stores. Bioglitter™ is now being used in Primark’s PS Festival collection. The new range includes nine products, with six different loose glitter options for £2, perfect for the festival […]

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  • BIOGLITTER® AND GRAMMY WINNERS

    Another great story to announce today!  Bioglitter® is working with none other than Annie Lennox for a new exhibition in Boston. One of the greatest singer, song writers of all time, Annie Lennox, former lead singer of Eurythmics, has chosen to use Bioglitter® as part her new art exhibition and performance at the renowned Massachusetts […]

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  • Bioglitter® on the box!

    We’ve had some incredible coverage in the last few weeks, from international and national news pieces to radio and TV. In fact, just a few days ago, none other than our very own directors, Stephen Cotton, and Andrew Thompson were filming with the BBC. We took the BBC team around our warehousing and development labs […]

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  • Official launch of the world’s first non-microplastics glitter!

      Well, after years of planning, the big day is finally here. Today, Monday, March 25th  2019 we are delighted to announce that we have launched the world’s first non-microplastics glitter*, a ground breaking acheivment.  The product, Cosmetic Bioglitter® PURE, is based on natural materials, is designed to biodegradable and decomposes quickly and safely, like […]

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  • Bioglitter features on the BBC!

      We’ve been waiting a while to tell you all but last week, our Bioglitter® featured on BBC3 programme, Glow Up! For those of you that don’t know, Glow Up is a competition series which sees 10 aspiring make-up artists battle to be named Britain’s next make-up star. Tested in a range of real-world professional […]

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  • Double award for Bioglitter™!

    Great news, we’ve scooped not one but two industry awards for Bioglitter® at one of Asia’s most prestigious industry awards. Our new microplastic free glitter, Cosmetic Bioglitter® PURE, claimed the top prize in the green and sustainable category, at the PHCI Fountain Awards 2019. Not only that we picked up another award for our naturally […]

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  • Sir David Attenborough acknowledges Bioglitter™

    What a start to the year with this letter from Sir David Attenborough, acknowledging the good work we are doing with Bioglitter™. Sir David Attenborough is an English broadcaster and natural historian. He is best known for writing and presenting, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, the nine natural history documentary series forming the […]

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  • Retailers tackle the glitter litter issue

        This week it has been all over the news that Waitrose is pledging to ban plastic glitter or look to use biodegradable alternatives. It’s great to see that major retailers are taking steps to reduce their plastic footprint and we want to see more of it.  We are in talks now with a […]

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  • International Horticulture firms work to tackle plastic waste!

      It is with delight to confirm that we have officially joined forces with two major international importers and suppliers to help cut plastic waste in the flower market. Following lengthy talks, we will now be working with Broekhof in the Netherlands and APAC in the UK. We’re over the moon to have both firms […]

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  • We launch our new Deco Bioglitter range

    Our specialists have been working extremely hard behind the scenes and we are delighted to announce the launch of a new product designed to give products an eco-friendly sparkle.   Deco Bioglitter® uses the same core technology as our cosmetic Bioglitter range, and is based on a special form of cellulose rather than polyester.  It […]

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  • GLITZ AND GLAM FOR BIOGLITTER®!

    Well, what a night we had at the 2018 National Reality TV Awards! A truly amazing spectacle and we would certainly love to make a return. Celebrities, glitz, glam and plenty of Bioglitter®, you name it and the awards had it! We of course were there in our role as sponsors of the Best Performance […]

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  • Proud sponsors of Reality Television Awards

    Sparkles and glam are being added to one of the most famous red carpets as we are officially sponsoring the 2018 National Reality Television Awards! Yes, that’s right, we are official sponsors of the awards and we really cannot wait the big night! This year will see us sponsor the Best Performance on a Reality […]

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  • Festival adventure leads to Sky News appearance

    As adventures go, our trip to the ever popular Standon Calling festival turned out to be one of the best yet! Our drive to Hertfordshire was certainly a lengthy one but upon our arrival, the fun started and we left with everybody talking about Bioglitter. The main reason for the visit was to speak with […]

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  • Delight as the popular ASOS team visit Bioglitter HQ!

    Every day is a busy day at Bioglitter HQ. Our team are constantly working hard behind the scenes to help take our eco-friendly glitter to the next level. Of course, we have an excellent story to tell and that’s why we do like to have a guest or two every so often to show people […]

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  • Popular fun runs use Bioglitter!

    Glitter, glitter and guess what, even more glitter! That’s right, our vast range of Bioglitter colours took over the glitter runs in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice. Taking place over two dates at Wincanton and Taunton racecourses, just short of 2,000 people took to the courses and raised money for the hospice. People of all […]

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  • Our approved Brands Using Bioglitter in the UK!

    It is with great pleasure that we can now announce several consumer brands are officially licenced to use Bioglitter® logos! Now launched, our scheme allows people to purchase Bioglitter from approved sources safe in the knowledge that they are a credible retailer working with us on the journey to take on the plastic pledge. Our […]

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  • Bioglitter is popping up all over the world!

    Here, there and everywhere! That’s right, after a successful month in April, May has proved to be equally as successful as Bioglitter has popped up across the world! From New Zealand to mainland Europe, Bioglitter has been drawing the plaudits and we’re over the moon with the recognition we have received. Key titles such as […]

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  • Month of April is a resounding success!

    The month of April proved to be a successful one for us as we hit the headlines across the world following the launch of our innovative product, Bioglitter Sparkle. Headlines were not the only thing we grabbed as our trip to Amsterdam saw us claim Gold for the second year running as we claimed the […]

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  • Bioglitter™ strikes gold for a 2nd time at in-cosmetics Global.

      Bioglitter™ strikes gold again!!!  For the second year running Ronald Britton Ltd are awarded Gold for Cosmetic Bioglitter™ PURE for most Innovative Cosmetic Raw Material at in-cosmetics Global 2018 in Amsterdam.   Cosmetic Bioglitter™ PURE is Ronald Britton’s latest range in the Bioglitter™ Family and is the first of its kind. Click here to read […]

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  • BIOGLITTER® SUCCESSFULLY TRIALED ON GREETINGS CARDS

    Interest in eco-friendly glitters extends outside the cosmetics industry.  Bioglitter® has successfully trialed in the gift card printing, paving the way for Ronald Britton’s new family of Bioglitter® products for the printing, coating and decorative industries; Deco Bioglitter®. Deco Bioglitter® is due to be launched June 2018. http://www.pgbuzz.net/biodegradable-glitter-is-on-the-cards-with-trials-underway/

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  • ALL THAT’S BIOGLITTER™ CAN BE GOLD!

    Bio-glitter® strikes GOLD in-cosmetics global 2017 Make-Up Award.

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    BIOGLITTER® AT HOLDTIGHT NEW ZEALAND

    Great to see Bio-Glitter® used by BodyFX at the #HoldTight festival in New Zealand.

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  • SONY BRAVIA – GLITTER BALLOONS ADVERT

    SONY BRAVIA – GLITTER BALLOONS ADVERT

    Bio-glitter’s biodegradable properties were perfect for shooting this video, as any glitter left behind after clean up would naturally degrade away in the environment.

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