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Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...

Recently, the activewear brand Girlfriend Collective introduced a new product that’s a little different from its typical offerings of leggings, sports bras, and sweatpants: a washing-machine filter ...

A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibers from nylon, acrylic and ...