One5C: Your clothes are shedding microplastics — here’s what you can do.

As of 2021, synthetic fibers made up nearly 70% of all materials used in textiles. When these materials get washed, torn, or chucked, they degrade and release microfibers, which are a form of microplastics. Polyester is one of the worst offenders.  A single run through the washing machine could emit around 18 million microfibers, one 2020 study found. The best way to address microplastics from clothing (all animals including humans have microplastics in their organs) is to not buy synthetic fibers, no matter how good the end-of-season sale might be. That’s right, don’t buy polyester garments. Second, add a filter to your washing machine. Learn more HERE.