Microfibres from clothes end up in our fish
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Have you seen this news?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/2...
Apparently the average fleece releases 1g of microfibres every time it's washed. 40% of these microfibres end up in our oceans and rivers, and in the fish we eat. Older garments, and cheaply manufactured fibres, are the worst culprits.
Please heed and pass on the message to all those who might be interested.
My fleeces, ahem, tend not to get washed that often. Now I can feel both morally superior and less guilty when I get grief about it! But in all seriousness, I plan to wear and buy natural fibres whenever possible. And my condenser style tumble dryer grey water will now be emptied in the garden, not down the drain.
Any other ideas? I've already written to the editors of some magazines to raise awareness amongst the communities I belong to.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/2...
Apparently the average fleece releases 1g of microfibres every time it's washed. 40% of these microfibres end up in our oceans and rivers, and in the fish we eat. Older garments, and cheaply manufactured fibres, are the worst culprits.
Please heed and pass on the message to all those who might be interested.
My fleeces, ahem, tend not to get washed that often. Now I can feel both morally superior and less guilty when I get grief about it! But in all seriousness, I plan to wear and buy natural fibres whenever possible. And my condenser style tumble dryer grey water will now be emptied in the garden, not down the drain.
Any other ideas? I've already written to the editors of some magazines to raise awareness amongst the communities I belong to.
Filter systems exist but as the filtration system gets smaller then it takes longer to process. And as its not regulated, they arent going to do it if it costs them more are they. Thats the end game really.
Use wash products with salts or coffee. Does the same thing as the micro beads. Costs more, but if you want to save the planet...
Use wash products with salts or coffee. Does the same thing as the micro beads. Costs more, but if you want to save the planet...
stedaley said:
Use wash products with salts or coffee. Does the same thing as the micro beads. Costs more, but if you want to save the planet...
Having heard about microbeads I bought a face wash with IIRC olive seeds in it instead. Olives go well with fish so maybe it'll be an improvement.Edited by HustleRussell on Tuesday 21st June 11:04
ILoveMondeo said:
google microbeads in cosmetics/shower gel/face wash...
That'll really get you worked up.
FWIW, I dont use any of that s
t and dont think I have a fleece to my name, so looks like I'm guilt free on this one.
And it's completely unnecessary to boot. Crushed walnut shells and ground rice both do the same job and are completely biodegradable.That'll really get you worked up.
FWIW, I dont use any of that s
t and dont think I have a fleece to my name, so looks like I'm guilt free on this one.Although you see it as a problem, I see it as a positive for the environment. It's a form of carbon capture. You take nasty petrochemicals and instead of burning them and releasing greenhouse gases and toxins, you turn it into non-biodegradeable plastic and wash it into the sea back where it came from. 
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