Are Our Synthetic Fabrics Released into the Marine Environment? Evidences on Microplastics Pollution in Wastewater Coming from Our Laundry

Raquel Villalba; Àngels Rovira; Laura Gelabert

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-71279-6_10

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Are Our Synthetic Fabrics Released into the Marine Environment? Evidences on Microplastics Pollution in Wastewater Coming from Our Laundry

Springer water 2017

Raquel Villalba, Àngels Rovira, Laura Gelabert

Summary

The MERMAIDS project confirmed that laundry wastewater is a significant vector for synthetic microplastic fibers entering the marine environment, with fiber shedding rates varying by fabric type and washing conditions. Identifying which textile auxiliaries and washing parameters minimize fiber release is a critical step toward reducing this diffuse pollution source.

Study Type Environmental

Microplastic particles from laundry wastewater have been encountered into the marine environment. MERMAIDS project has demonstrated evidence on microplastic fibers release in laundry processes, to select and study different types of commercial textile auxiliaries and...

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