Microplastics are so widespread that they’ve been found everywhere from oceans and farmland to human blood and lungs. But for ...

If you’ve been wondering how to avoid microplastics in everyday life, your laundry room is a surprisingly important place to ...

Many people want to make the switch to clothing made with natural fibers, such as 100% cotton, but experts say there's much ...

Strong consumer demand for apparel, tight raw materials supply and fears of higher tariffs are driving fiber prices up around the world. Global synthetic fiber prices have continued their upward drift ...

Cold water, full loads and a simple mesh bag can dramatically cut the plastic fibers your laundry sends into waterways.

The months-long slide in man-made fiber prices might soon be coming to an end. Global synthetic fiber prices fell by 12.3% in May compared to the same month last year. Although this represents the ...

We were told plastic was a miracle. But if you want gear that actually breathes, it’s time to go back to the basics.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Every time we wash our clothes, an invisible crisis unfolds.

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