TCU Student Uncovers Fashion’s Hidden Costs—And Designs for the Moon » Dallas Innovates

TCU Student Uncovers Fashion’s Hidden Costs—And Designs for the Moon » Dallas Innovates

From left: Charles Freeman, Leslie Browning-Samoni and Adelaide Lovett [Photo: TCU] After learning that microplastic fibers from textiles can lodge in human organs, Texas Christian University senior Adelaide Lovett wanted to explore fashion’s impact far beyond the runway—or even the microscope. That curiosity led to a study published in May in Textiles, a peer-reviewed journal,…

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70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO

70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO

About 70 shops in Hong Kong have allegedly sold banned oxo-degradable plastic products, including waste bags for pets, according to an environmental charity. The Green Earth said its investigation suggested that plastic bags, bin liners and waste bags for pets labelled as “oxo-degradable” were still being sold by large retail shops and online stores, prompting…

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The Dark Side Of Fast Fashion Business Models

The Dark Side Of Fast Fashion Business Models

Fast fashion getty Fast fashion has revolutionized the apparel industry, making trendy clothing more affordable and accessible than ever. However, this business model comes at an enormous cost. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, with fast fashion contributing significantly to this staggering figure….

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Study finds high levels of microplastics in human brains that appear to be increasing over time

Study finds high levels of microplastics in human brains that appear to be increasing over time

Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.  In the study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers found microplastics in human brains have increased 50% over the past 8 years. They also…

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