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The United Nations Environmental Programme found that not only is the dyeing process for fabrics the second largest source of water pollution, but that the fashion industry alone is producing 20% of the world's wastewater.
Phys.org • Bio-inspired textiles promote sustainable fashion
Every time we wash or wear synthetic clothes, we release tiny plastic particles—microplastics—into the air, water, and even our lungs.
Microplastic exposure occurs mainly through ingestion and inhalation, especially in urban areas where fibers from synthetic clothing and degraded plastics enter the air.... See more
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