Cause for alarm! The discovery of microplastic fibres in samples of air, seawater, sediment and sea-ice from the Antarctic — the last remaining pristine environment on Earth — makes the need for a globally-agreed Plastics Treaty even more urgent.
A draft report prepared for the US Congress has reiterated the textiles and fashion industries as the leading sources of microfibre pollution. The report has identified current gaps and research and also highlighted current pro-active work being done on the problem the world over.
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