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- Rubber bands Danger
- How can I protect myself?
- Loom bands are plastic garbage
Rubber bands Danger
Bracelets from Rainbow Loom Band are the big hit in the schoolyards this year! They are woven from small, colorful rubber rings and gladly given as friendship bracelets ...
But more and more often voices are loud, the Rainbow Looms would be dangerous for our children. How harmful to health and the environment are the Loom bands really?
To ensure the elasticity of the small rubber bands, these contain plasticizers, some of which - especially if you take them in the mouth - can be harmful to health. In addition, latex is often used, to which some people are allergic. For this alone, the contact with the skin, so if you wear one of the bracelets.
How can I protect myself?
One thing is certain: The success of DIY jewelry is gigantic. Clear that various manufacturers jump on the train and flood with their products the market. However, not every pack meets Europe-wide health requirements. When choosing the Loom bands, pay attention to the CE seal (recognizes the fulfillment of the requirements of the EU) and the seal of the German TÜV. With that you should be on the safe side. Keep your fingers away from products that have no seal.
In addition to these health hazards, you should also warn your children against "snatching away" the small rings. Just recently a boy lost his eyesight while playing because one of the rubber bands hit him there.
Loom bands are plastic garbage
Even environmentalists are already worried about the Rainbow Loom bands - and the presumable amusement of the trend. Where to go with the Loom bands when the kid does not feel like it anymore ?! The small rubber rings are not biodegradable, can not be recycled, but can quickly get into the ecosystem where animals can eat them or get caught in them.
So watch out for the correct seals in the Rainbow Loom bands and do not let any of the little rubber rings lie on the beach and Co. Then do yourself and the environment a favor.
