Around two thirds of our clothing consists of synthetic materials, which can contribute to microplastic pollution when washed. This startup is one of a handful of companies that have products designed to catch fibers before they flow into water systems.
Tiny plastic particles are polluting our oceans, where they can stay for centuries, harming sea life and making their way into the human food chain.
These microplastics -- fragments of plastic smaller than 5mm -- are often the result of bigger chunks being worn down by the elements. But a surprisingly large amount comes from people simply washing their clothes.According to Dutch campaign group Plastic Soup Foundation, with every 11 pound load of laundry, between 600,000 and 17 million clothes fibers are released -- up to 1.3 grams in weight.
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