Most of us wear synthetic fabrics like polyester every day. Our dress shirts, yoga pants, fleeces, and even underwear are all increasingly made of synthetic materials — plastic, in fact. But these synthetic fabrics, from which 60% of all clothing on earth is made, have a big hidden problem: when they’re washed, they release tiny plastic bits — called microfibers — that flow down our drains, through water treatment plants, and out into our rivers, lakes, and oceans by the billions. | The Story of

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11K views · 86 reactions | Plastic takeout isn’t just waste – it’s adding microplastics to your food 若 Make the switch to reusables and reduce waste and plastic exposure! And don’t forget to join our upcoming bootcamp to deepen your impact and learn how you can popularize reuse in your community and beyond: https://www.storyofstuff.org/changemaker-bootcamp/ : @livewellwitho | The Story of Stuff Project | Facebook