A new study from Fashion Revolution co-founder Carry Somers warns that natural fibers can persist in the environment for over ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When one thinks of Plastic Free July, the challenge to avoid all manner of plastic bottles, cups and containers likely comes to ...
Natural fibers promoted as sustainable alternatives to plastic, including cotton and wool, have been found preserved in a U.K ...
New research has demonstrated how the nano-architecture of a silkworm’s fiber causes “Anderson localization of light,” a discovery that could lead to various innovations and a better understanding of ...
A group of students at the University of Central Florida sees the seeds of environmental change through a strand of clear thread. "In Florida, we have a bunch of plant waste from the agricultural and ...
(Beyond Pesticides, November 6, 2023) Communities discussing synthetic versus natural turf are faced with a number of issues that go to safety, environmental health, and cost. The chemicals used to ...
Luke Haverhals wants to change how yoga pants are made. Most performance fabrics used in athletic clothing, like Spandex, are made from synthetic fibers—plastic, essentially. Those plastics are ...