A new study from Nepal is highlighting an alarming source of pollution in one of the country's most ecologically and culturally important rivers — and fast fashion isn't helping. The Kathmandu Post ...
Pollution released from our textiles is smaller and more irregular in shape than previously thought, according to new research led by The University of Manchester. In a study published in Scientific ...
Researchers at India’s National Institute of Technology (NIT) Andhra Pradesh have developed a continuous reactor for the treatment of textile industrial effluent by nano-coupled advanced oxidation ...
An investigation by The Guardian uncovered that reports of lung disease, skin conditions, and cancer are rising in Panipat, India — and the textile waste industry may be to blame. As The Guardian ...
Researchers in Germany have just unveiled a textile-based cascade filter designed to capture microplastics ...
Plastic’s versatility is pretty fantastic. Its tendency to linger forever, however? Markedly less so. That’s why a new joint venture wants bring to market a technology that allows polyester and other ...
Most individuals are unaware that post-consumer textile pollution is a serious public health hazard and an issue of tremendous environmental racism that disproportionately affects communities in the ...
Building on a successful collaboration in 2023 to tackle fibre fragmentation pollution, The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) and ...
A newly established research hub in North East England will explore the extent and environmental impact of microfibre loss from textiles. A newly established research hub in North East England will ...
Microplastics, less than 5 millimeters in size, are polluting the Lower Cape Fear River Basin's waterways and atmosphere. These particles originate from various sources, including larger plastic ...