The Silent Microplastics Crisis In Fashion

The Silent Microplastics Crisis In Fashion

Clothing shopping getty Every time we wash our clothes, an invisible crisis unfolds. According to Eco Standard, polyester, acrylics, nylon and polypropylene are synthetic fibers and make up 70% of the fiber market. As a result of this composition, 35% of all primary microplastics in the ocean come from the aforementioned synthetic textiles. Moreover, these…

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David Iversen, Reporter

Garbage garments make for frugal fashion at Desert Wind’s ‘Trashion Show’

Terry Knight’s outfit is made almost completely out of recycled chips bags and straws. It was inspired by Cuba. [Brian Petersheim Jr.] In a swirl of soda tabs, water bottles and other garbage garments, Desert Wind Middle School’s gymnasium transformed into a glittering catwalk of eco-conscious couture this afternoon as sixth graders strutted their stuff…

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