Microplastics from washing clothes could be hurting your tomatoes A new study found that polyester microfibers, a common type of microplastic pollution, slowed the development of cherry tomatoes.

We know these particles are everywhere, but are they harming fruits and vegetables? We still don't know the full impact of microplastics on our health.

#Microfibers #Gardening #microplastics

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Commercial dryers release microfibers into the air New study finds that laundromats send large amounts of synthetic and natural fibers into the environment

“Commercial dryers release #microfibers into the air” — @cenmag.bsky.social

#Plastics #PlasticsCrisis #MicroPlastic #NanoPlastic

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Proud to have sponsored the Textiles & Toxicity networking event! We connected scientists with industry to discuss textile/microfiber pollution & solutions!

#sustainability #textiles #microplastics #microfibers #plastics

Morris Matters - Sunlight turns everyday fabrics into ocean microfibers Sunlight turns everyday fabrics into ocean microfibers Researchers uncover how sunlight and seawater transform synthetic textiles into microplastic pollution Peer Reviewed Publication Biochar Editori...

Do you know that sunlight can turn everyday #fabrics into #ocean #microfibers ?

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Where the Recycled Polyester Rush Went Wrong: From the Start Fashion’s favorite green strategy—recycled polyester—might actually be worsening microplastics pollution, Changing Markets Foundation found.

Our photoshoot team: 📸
Photographer: Saskia Uppenkamp, Styling: Seher Bilici and Alin Schützek.

This project is realized in collaboration with @fashrevde.bsky.social.

#BreakFreeFromPlastic #WeAreFashionRevolution #BanMicroplastics #Microfibers #UnderOurSkin #EndPlasticWaste #FossilFashion

Dieses Projekt wird in Zusammenarbeit mit Fashion Revolution Germany @fashrevde.bsky.social realisiert 💙

#BreakFreeFromPlastic #WeAreFashionRevolution #BanMicroplastics #Microfibers #UnderOurSkin #EndPlasticWaste #FossilFashion

#Smart #microfibers turn everyday objects into #healthcare #monitors and #energy #devices

Microfibers can be tuned on-demand to add sensing, energy conversion and electronic connectivity capabilities to glass, plastic, leather objects etc... scitechupdates.com/s...

A close-up of an ocean researcher's hands as he sorts colored flecks of microplastics from brown organic debris on a seawater sample using tweezers and a metal sieve.

“71% of ocean microplastics are plastic microfibers, the type found in synthetic clothing, textiles, and fishing gear.” #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MicroplasticMonday #Research #Microplastics #Microfibers #FastFashion #CommercialFishing #Automotive

(4/4) Unser Fotoshooting-Team: 📸

Fotografin: Saskia Uppenkamp, Styling: Jalil Romo Corro und Agnes Friedrich.

Dieses Projekt wird in Zusammenarbeit mit Fashion Revolution Germany realisiert 💙

#BreakFreeFromPlastic #WeAreFashionRevolution #BanMicroplastics #Microfibers

(4/4) Unser Fotoshooting-Team: 📸

Fotografin: Saskia Uppenkamp, Styling: Jalil Romo Corro und Agnes Friedrich.

Dieses Projekt wird in Zusammenarbeit mit Fashion Revolution Germany realisiert 💙

#BreakFreeFromPlastic #WeAreFashionRevolution #BanMicroplastics #Microfibers

Microfibers and microplastics graphic with a photo of examples with types and sizes circled and labeled. The Wet Tribe moon icon in the corner.

Microplastics are less than 5mm. Primary microplastics are pellets, microbeads, capsules, or fibers. Secondary microplastics are larger pieces of plastic that have broken apart when exposed to sunlight, salt, and wave action. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Microplastics #Microfibers

Microplastics and microfibers under the microscope

Microfibers are a prevalent category of microplastics and constitute a significant portion of microplastics in the ocean. The colors and shapes suggest they are from single-use plastic, fishing gear, and synthetic clothing. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MicroplasticMonday #Microplastics #Microfibers

Collecting microplastic samples for research

Microplastic concentrations vary widely across different ocean regions, with a reported range of 0.002 to 22 items/m³ globally. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MicroplasticMonday #Microplastics #Microfibers

Research sailboat using a manta trawl

Microplastics in a sieve

Microplastics in a petri dish

According to research, an estimated 33 billion pounds of plastic trash enter the oceans each year, and this plastic eventually breaks down into microplastics. There are an estimated 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MicroplasticMonday #Microplastics #Microfibers

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#Overconsumption #BreakFreeFromPlastic #WeAreFashionRevolution #BanMicroplastics #Microfibers #UnderOurSkin #EndPlasticWaste #FossilFashion

Japanese Scientists Invent Plastic That Does Not Pollute Ocean Water — Instead, It Simply Dissolves The UNEP previously warned that by 2040, plastic pollution could increase to three times its current levels.

A revolution in reducing #plasticpollution? #microplastics #microfibers #oceanhealth www.greenmatters.com/pn/japanese-...

Microfiber Pollution in the Earth System Microfibers, as emerging contaminants, pose a growing threat to the global environment. Microfiber pollution has been one of the hot research topics in environmental science. However, there is no cons...

I learned this morning that #microfibers are synthetic (plastic) spun super thin. They contribute to plastic pollution in the environment.

Therefore, I'll be adding them to the list of products I no longer buy. Back to old t-shirts for dusting. 😁

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

4/4 Fashion Revolution Germany. 💙

#Overconsumption #BreakFreeFromPlastic #WeAreFashionRevolution #BanMicroplastics #Microfibers #UnderOurSkin #EndPlasticWaste #FossilFashion

4/4 #BreakFreeFromPlastic #WeAreFashionRevolution #BanMicroplastics #Microfibers #UnderOurSkin #EndPlasticWaste #FossilFashion

4/4 This project is realized in collaboration with our partner Fashion Revolution Germany. 💙

#Overconsumption #BreakFreeFromPlastic #WeAreFashionRevolution #BanMicroplastics #Microfibers #UnderOurSkin #EndPlasticWaste #FossilFashion

New study reveals hidden dangers threatening mega-starfish species on brink of extinction: 'Crucial for the future' "The implications of our study go beyond the sunflower sea star."

ET&C IN THE NEWS: This study is the first to quantify effects of contaminant stressors (#insecticide #imidacloprid & #polyester #microfibers) on the larvae of Pycnopodia helianthoides ⭐
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Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #SeaStar