Clothes shed plastic fibers into environment

Clothes shed plastic fibers into environment

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — yet some people might be surprised at how much they actually wear.

Polyester, acrylic and other synthetic fibres tend to leave in microparticles in the water of the washer.

CLEANR is aiming to reduce microplastic pollution in washing machine

CLEANR, based out of Case Western Reserve University, is bringing a washing machine filter to market to help reduce microplastic pollution.

Harmful microplastics infiltrating drinking water

Despite advances in wastewater treatment, tiny plastic particles called microplastics are still slipping through, posing potential health and environmental hazards, according to new research.

New UT-Arlington study finds microplastics infiltrating drinking water

Advances in wastewater treatment have been unable to stop microplastics from slipping through, posing potential health and environmental risks.

Microplastics still slip through wastewater treatment plants, carrying pollutants and threatening long-term health

Despite advances in wastewater treatment, tiny plastic particles called microplastics are still slipping through, posing potential health and environmental hazards, according to new research from The University of Texas at Arlington.