The Conversation

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn’t break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research

Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment, University of Portsmouth Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million ...
Grist

Detergent pods are only the start of clothing’s microplastic pollution problem

Last month, Democratic New York City Council Member James Gennaro introduced a bill that would change the way countless New Yorkers do their laundry — by banning laundry detergent pods. More ...
The New York Times

So Your Workout Clothes Are Made of Plastic. Now What?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...