Solutions to control ocean pollution from microfibers

Vancouver

As per an article
published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE, new solutions in the field of
manufacturing, home laundry, and textile design have been offered to reduce
microfiber pollution.

It is observed that microfibers that are less than 5 mm long are
polluting the oceans in the world. According to the study by Ocean Wise, two
washing machine lint traps were tested, naming LINT LUV-R and Filtrol in which
90% of polyester microfibers were captured.

The washing machine manufacturers and consumers can now take action
to incorporate microfiber capture into product designs. This will stop the leak
of microplastics into the environment. The study has also shown that the
clothing brands and manufacturers are also taking steps to reduce microfiber
shedding. It has been suggested by the Ocean Wise researchers that implementing
a wash step for new materials at manufacturing facilities can help t brands and
their suppliers.

According to Laura Hardman, Director for Plastics, Ocean Wise, the
study shows that the clothing brands and manufactures can use these findings in
designing more ocean-friendly products. She also said that steps
can be taken to stop the leakage of microfibers from home laundry. As per her,
if everybody is together then microfiber pollution can be controlled.

According to Katie Wilson, Senior Manager Social and Environmental
Sustainability, Arc’teryx, the team is excited to see the results of this
long-term research and put the recommendations into action. These
recommendations are used in textiles development, manufacturing, and design
process.

The study is said to be the outcome of Ocean Wise’s microfiber
partnership with the apparel industry and government agencies who wish to bring
solutions to control the spread of microfibers in the global environment. The
partner organizations include Metro Vancouver, REI, Patagonia, Arc’teryx,
Environment and Climate Change Canada, and MEC. Others who support Ocean Wise’s
work to tackle microplastic pollution include Outdoor Industry Association,
Aritzia, Cotton Inc., Flotilla Foundation, Paul M Angell Foundation, and SC
Johnson.

Source – Ocean Wise

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