synthetic microfibers and the environment

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synthetic microfibers and the environment

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Pretty interesting article about apparel and environmental impact. Big ups to Patagonia for supporting this kind of research :app:

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At the prices they charge they should have some extra cash on hand for doing good things. :M2C:
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This article cites a lot of the same data in the study previously posted in this thread ... but it specifically calls out yoga pants :o as a leading cause of this kind of pollution.

Looks good, comfortable, not great in oysters. :(

http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-worl ... pollution/

Near and dear to some on this site, I'm afraid that the end of yoga pants is near! :sweat:
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My closet alone could kill half an ocean.
Stop crying and just go do the hike.
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