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Your Laundry Habits Are Contributing to a Growing Microplastics Crisis

If you’ve been wondering how to avoid microplastics in everyday life, your laundry room is a surprisingly important place to start. Every time synthetic clothes like polyester, nylon and fleece go through the washer or dryer, they release tiny plastic fibers into the environment. The good news is that a few simple changes — from washing habits to the clothes you buy — can help cut down on the amount of microplastics your household sends into the air and waterways. What Are Microplastics and Where Do They Come From? Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments, and the most common type found in the...