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According to this [1] source, only about 2% of microplastics are due to cosmetics. The majority are from synthetic textiles (35%) and tyres (28%). [1] https://
by bananasbandanas 7y ago
According to this [1] source, only about 2% of microplastics are due to cosmetics. The majority are from synthetic textiles (35%) and tyres (28%).
[1] https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2017-002.pdf https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documen...
- 1337biz 7y agoAnd they told us it's all our fault by using plastic bags...
- rat9988 7y agoMicroplastics aren't the only plastic related problem.
- aitchnyu 7y agoI felt good about buying cotton tees which need less laundry due to hydrophobic and silver ion coatings. But they contain a bit of lycra. And they are hard to recycle. What should I buy instead?
- maerF0x0 7y agoMaybe could consider hemp clothes? Do your own research though as this could be a terrible suggestion. Hopefully others will comment on the (in)correctness of this suggestion