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From Garment to Food Web: How Synthetic Clothing Sheds Microplastics Into the Environment
Synthetic clothing sheds thousands of plastic fibers with every wash, which often bypass wastewater treatment and enter ecosystems, eventually re-entering the human food chain. Understanding this pathway and adopting mindful practices can significantly reduce microplastic pollution from textiles.
Monique Devereaux·October 21, 2026
