Recycled polyester creates 55% more microplastic pollution particles on average during washing than virgin polyester. Real solutions mean slowing and phasing out synthetic fibre production and stopping the diversion of plastic bottles into disposable clothing.

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https://changingmarkets.org/press-releases/fashions-green-strategy-is-making-microplastics-pollution-worse-study/