Nanoplastics are Everywhere, and They’re Dangerous
Microplastics collected from the environment with the source’s organic matter removed.Credit: Oof.cc, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons We’re all …
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What Makes Plastics So Bad?
Plastics just keep breaking into smaller and smaller pieces. Credit: FlyD via Unsplash They don’t biodegrade. Plastics don’t biodegrade because …
The Insanity of Liquid Laundry Detergent–It’s Not Eco-Friendly!
Laundry detergent came in boxes for many, many years. Not the boxes lined with plastic. Just simple carboard. Throughout my …
Why Recycled Polyester is Worse for the Planet
Sure, there’s a climate cost for producing synthetic fibers. But there’s a climate cost for producing cotton, and for processing …
The Most Eco-Friendly, Animal-Friendly Wool Socks
Yes, there ARE 100% plastic microfiber-free wool socks! But not many. I think wool socks are the best. And for …
Wool IS an Eco-Friendly Fiber–You Just Need to Choose it Well
Wool is one of the best fibers to use for clothing and other home textiles. It’s unparalleled in durability, comfort, …
Is Cotton Bad for the Environment?
This page contains affiliate links Cotton has gotten a bad rap because of the growing practices involved. Yes, cotton has …
Natural Fibers vs. Synthetic Fibers, Which are Better and Why
We all like to look good. It makes us feel good. It even makes others feel good. But fashion and …
Just Stop Wearing Plastic Clothes
We need to stop using synthetic fiber fabric. Just stop. We’re not shedding them into the environment only by washing …
How to Reduce Plastic Microfibers from Your Laundry Wastewater
There are three different ways you can significantly reduce the plastic microfiber pollution coming from your laundry. One is by …