Make Nature Confetti

ArtNature PlayZero WastePreschool FunIndoor Activities
Written By Kim Manunui

Did you know that most glitter is actually made from plastic?

Sheets of coloured plastic (sometimes mixed with aluminium) are cut into tiny pieces to make glitter. It actually a type of microplastic, which will not biodegrade. This is a concern, as often glitter is washed down the sink or drain, and ends up in our waterways. For these reasons some scientists and environmental organizations are calling for a ban on glitter. Many schools and kindergartens no longer use glitter and instead use natural alternatives.

You can find natural alternatives to glitter like crushed leaves, sawdust, seeds, petals, sand etc. Be creative! Walk around your garden and look for things to use on your piece of art.

You could try to reduce waste at events (and during art class), by making your own nature confetti! Cut leaves into shapes with a hole punch, or craft punch. Have fun, be creative and save the environment!

Check this blog out for more inspiration.

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
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