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> This has resulted in a very diverse and fashionable line of lightweight clothes with high clo-values. A great deal of this progress is due to the use of new,
by berjin 4y ago
> This has resulted in a very diverse and fashionable line of lightweight clothes with high clo-values. A great deal of this progress is due to the use of new, synthetic materials
... which are endocrine disruptors turn produce microplastics. memo: plastics are bad.
- benj111 4y agoPlastics are inert, with no sense of morality. They have many uses, many of which have negative externalities. Some negative externalities are worth it though because the alternative would be far worse. Ultimately your existence is going to create externalities. Unless you're proposing to commit Hari Kiri what ever option you choose will create externalities. So at some point you're going to have to accept that you are leaving a mark on the world. I personally believe a few grams of microplastics is acceptable in view of the tonnes of co2 not emitted.
- tpm 4y agoBisphenol A is certainly not inert. It's partly used as an antioxidant, so its very purpose in this application is to be oxidised, not inert. It's also a xenoestrogen. Note: in chemistry, inert describes a substance that is not reactive.
- berjin 4y agoI really want a label that says this product is safe and free of all the bad things like forever chemicals and phthalates. Think vegan or halal. Unfortunately the plastics industry loves to pedal the BPA-free meme while they are free two swap out BPA for very similar chemicals. Outside of food and drugs, chemicals that are given a free pass until we find out it's been affecting peoples' health. That needs to change too as it's quite clear we cannot trust DuPont or 3M to do the right thing.
- sebmellen 4y agoMerino wool undergarments are much more expensive but work really well and are not endocrine disruptors.
- Nitrolo 4y agoCan you recommend any brand with a reasonable price tag? I've checked the big brands but merino is a lot more expensive than synthetic stuff.
- _visgean 4y agoYou can get them for like 75 https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/lister.html?q=merino%20base%20layer&size=48&page=0 https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/lister.html?q=merino%20base%...