Microplastics are now widely distributed throughout the environment—in water, in the air, in the soil and even inside living ...
Microplastics have the potential to become a greater headache for an apparel industry too dependent upon plastic fibers.
As consumer awareness of microplastics climbs, new Cotton Incorporated research finds shoppers increasingly linking the issue ...
A new survey shows U.S. consumer awareness of microplastics pollution has surged to 41%, up from 17% in 2017, influencing purchasing habits toward natural fibres. Many now actively seek ...
One way apparel consumers can show "[their] love for Planet Earth" by eschewing apparel which contributes to microplastic ...
Could a simple plant seed become a powerful ally against microplastics in water? Brazilian researchers have just shown that ...
Spread the loveThe One Earth Film Festival, held on April 27, 2026, brought the community together to confront an environmental challenge that is often overlooked yet pervasive—microplastics. This ...
Millions of tons of thermosets—hard plastics—are produced each year and used to manufacture everything from kitchenware to aircraft panels. Their strength, insulative qualities, and heat and chemical ...
This could be the start of serious action on microplastics. Or it could end up as a headline with little behind it,” write ...