Delicate wash cycles are spewing microfibers into the environment

If you want to help protect the environment, stop using the ‘delicate wash’ cycle on your washing machine, a new study suggests. Researchers with Newcastle University found the delicate wash cycle offered on most washing machines results in more plastic microfibers than other cycle options. These microfibers are flushed out of the machine in the water, ultimately entering the environment. … Continue reading

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