As Synthetic Microfibers Infiltrate Food, Water, and Air, How Can We Prevent Future Release?
Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep synthetic microfibers from getting into the environment in the first place. In 2013, ecologist Mark Anthony Browne presented the results of some unsettling research to leaders from a handful of major apparel brands, including Nike, Polartec (a major supplier of polyester fleece) and Patagonia. In the years since Browne … Continue reading
