SeaSpark develops biodegradable glitters and shimmering materials from seaweed and other biopolymers, addressing the EU ban on conventional glitter and the lack of truly degradable options. Many products marketed as “biodegradable” are still industrially composted or contain plastics and other harmful materials such as aluminium or mica, with no real alternatives available in the field. SeaSpark’s innovation uses renewable biomass to create reflective particles that are fully degradable in natural environments, avoiding toxic additives or unsustainable mining. Our products include loose and mixable glitter, to be applied on skin directly or mixed as make-up, to be used in the arts and crafts industry, or to be incorporated in paints and coatings. This way we want to improve the safety and sustainability of cosmetics, events, packaging, and creative industries. Our goal is to transform the glitter used in the market so that they no longer pollute our soils and ocean.

Glitter symbolizes joy and celebration and is often used for self-expression in fashion, makeup, and various subcultures. However not many people are aware of the dark side that comes with it. Those festive particles are most often made of plastic in combination with either aluminium, glass or a shiny plastic alternative called mylar. Conventional glitter has a negative impact on waterways and oceans, natural environments and their inhabitants. This way, there's also a negative impact on humankind, as we ingest plants and animals that have high concentrations of microplastics. As existing alternatives are not truly safe nor biodegradable, our innovation focuses on creating a real alternative that also meets the visual needs in these industries and products. The glitter and shimmering materials we create are fully biodegradable in natural environments, non-toxic, and our innovation also allows for glitter without the use of pigments. This way we align with EU regulations and supply the demand for sustainable products.