Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Washed Up

A study, in the 'New Scientist', reports that the vast majority of water samples taken from the Arctic region, contain microplastics (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264585-microplastics-found-across-the-arctic-may-be-fibres-from-laundry/). More than 70% of these microplastics were polyester, much used in clothing. It is consequently suspected, that many of these fibres come from the discharges of washing machines as people clean their clothes. Yet another thing to worry about! Perhaps machines should have better filters?
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