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,…
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…
Models walk the runway during the Chanel Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris … More Fashion Week at Grand Palais on March 11, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images) Getty Images Luxury fashion has long positioned itself as an exclusive alternative to fast fashion, with brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel…
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….
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…
Study participants A total of 36 healthy adults were recruited for the study through notices posted at Inha University Hospital, Korea, from October 30, 2023, to November 7, 2023. The inclusion criteria were: (1) age between 20 and 60 years, and (2) provision of informed consent. Exclusion criteria were: those who had (1) chronic liver…