We Earthlings: Laundry Tips To Reduce Microplastic Pollution

Earth911
Jun 30, 2020, 5:00 am808 ptsInterestingTop
Did you know that by reducing the temperature of a load of laundry from hot to cold and shortening the wash cycle by about 60%, you will reduce the volume of plastic microfiber pollution generated by 52% and chemical dyes released by 74%? The microfibers come from our synthetic clothing (especially fleece) and…

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