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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life. There is nowhere near enough fiber recycling infrastructure in the US, where 85 percent of used clothes and other textiles get sent to the landfill. percent of the world’s farmland but uses 4.7

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PART 2: 13 SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES FOR A HEALTHY PLANET

Sustainable Harvest International

Opting for reusable alternatives such as tote bags, metal water bottles, and reusable metal straws makes a difference. Best Buy offers electronic waste recycling, and textiles can be recycled at specific locations or online with For Days. You can also reduce your use of plastic by reusing items you already have.