Synthetic textiles shed microplastics during washing, wear, and disposal—contributing up to 35 per cent of ocean microplastics. Brands can act by using bio-based or natural fibres, enhancing fabric ...

Polymer-based—or plastic—synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

Microplastics, plastics less than 5 millimeters in length, are becoming a growing concern due to their ubiquity and persistence in the environment and potential effects on ecological and human health.

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada / Trollhättan, Sweden, Jul 25 2025 (IPS) - Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Since the mid-20th century, ...