‘Natural’ fibres in lakes: a 150-year sedimentary perspective on persistence Natural fibre textiles, such as cotton, are widely marketed as greener, biodegradable materials within the fashion and textiles industry. However, contemporary environmental assessments of whole (plas...

150 year old cotton and wool fibres found in UK lake sediment. Published yesterday in @cp-iscience.bsky.social: the paper I’ve been working on with colleagues from Keele and Loughborough Universities and beyond www.cell.com/iscience/ful... #microfibres

Report: Tackling microfibre pollution through science, policy, and innovation | Raincoast This report provides support for decision-making on microfibres, by summarizing important elements of the topic from the scientific literature, stakeholder consultations, and cross-sector activities.

Tackling microfibre pollution through science, policy, and innovation

A framework for Canadian leadership

#Ottawa #microplastics #microfibres doi.org/10.70766/47....

New #research: conductive #microfibres turn everyday objects into #healthcare monitors & energy devices⚡

www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/smart-m...

Researchers @cam.ac.uk & collaborators demo this function using a #robotic hand, pencil & plier tool

🎬 Watch youtu.be/1n7mRr67Irg

@tawfiquehasan.bsky.social

‘Inhaling the #Microplastics’: what is in British children’s school uniforms? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Quite a dramatic headline, but it's a good read.
#TextileRecycling #FastFashion #MicroFibres #PlasticWaste

#PlasticsRecycling facility launched in Cornwall to process #Microfibres from laundry www.thechemicalengineer.com/news/plastic...

#PlasticsRecycling facility launched in Cornwall to process #Microfibres from laundry www.thechemicalengineer.com/news/plastic...

Natural fibres in wet wipes may actually be worse for soil and animals Fibres in wet wipes and clothes often make their way into soil - and natural versions could be more damaging than synthetic ones

Thanks for covering our research into the effects of bio-based textile fibres on earthworm @newscientist.bsky.social

We show that bio-based fibres have detrimentaleffects on earthworms

#microfibres #plasticpollution #microplastics

www.newscientist.com/article/2454...

Hello to whole #sustainability, #circularity and ##greenchemistry community, especially those working in #textiles, #microfibres, #cosmetics, #anthocyanins, #dyes and #dyeing.

Castoffs to catwalk: fashion show shines light on vast Chile clothes dump visible from space The Atacama desert has become a ‘global sacrifice zone’ of used fast fashion. Activists and designers organised an event to raise awareness of the devastation to the land and local people

“…at least 39,000 tonnes ends up being illegally dumped in the Atacama desert [annually]. The desert is one of the country’s most popular tourism destinations, famed for its otherworldly beauty.” #pollution #waste #microfibres #polyester

The contribution of washing processes of synthetic clothes to microplastic pollution - Scientific Re... Scientific Reports - The contribution of washing processes of synthetic clothes to microplastic pollution

“Recent estimations have assessed that synthetic clothes contribute about 35% of the global release of primary microplastics to the world oceans, thus becoming the main source of microplastics.” #microfibres #polyester #nylon #fleece #acrylic #SyntheticFibres

This is what happens when #microfibres get into the ocean, and your washing machine and wardrobe could be the biggest culprits. Read our latest blog post “Ocean Plastic Pollution - is Wool the Solution?”
#wool #choosewool #plasticpollution

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