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Microplastics Originating from Paints and Synthetic Textile Materials
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Researchers reviewed how paints and synthetic textiles are major but often overlooked sources of microplastic pollution, releasing particles through weathering, washing, and wear. As global demand for these products grows, so does their contribution to environmental microplastic contamination.
There is continued growth in paints and synthetic textile materials production and consumption due to expanded use of paints in different applications, population growth and fast fashion trends. Paints and synthetic textile materials are some of the major sources of...
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