The Story of Microfibers

The Story of Microfibers
November 14, 2017 Christina Mullin
Most of us wear synthetic fabrics like polyester every day. Our dress shirts, yoga pants, fleeces, and even underwear are all increasingly made of synthetic materials — plastic, in fact. But these synthetic fabrics, from which 60% of all clothing on earth is made, have a big hidden problem: when they’re washed, they release tiny plastic bits — called microfibers — that flow down our drains, through water treatment plants, and out into our rivers, lakes and oceans by the billions. Watch The Story of Microfibers, and then join us to demand accountability and transparency from clothing manufacturers! Take action here: http://bit.ly/stopmicrofibers