The amount of microfibres released depends on various factors, including mechanical stress and abrasion, your choice of detergent, the water temperature, wash cycle and type of clothing.

In Europe, on average, up to 60 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions from laundry come from heating the water in our washing machines—more than packaging or ingredients. Dialing down the ...

Wash your clothes less and they will last longer, the detrimental effects of laundry practices will be reduced and you’ll ...

Too-frequent laundry increases water pollution and wears out clothes more ... the ecological body recommended, washing gymwear after one to three uses, bras after seven uses, and jeans after ...

Waiting a month to wash your jeans? A French government agency issued recommendations for how often people should wash their ...

The Ecological Transition Agency urged the French public to change underwear every day but wear a T-shirt for up to five days ...

After a French government agency gave advice on only washing your sports clothes every three days, we spoke to cleaning ...

Oregon legislators are trying to further restrict single-use plastic in the state and prevent tiny plastic pieces from reaching waterways. In 2019, lawmakers passed a bill to phase out plastic film ...

Sacre bleu! French people have been told to stop washing their clothes so much, in order to cut down on water pollution and help get more wear out of their garments. T-shirts should be worn up to ...