Keep Fibers Zipped - New CCB report and campaign on the reduction of microplastic pollution from textile
26 June 2023 -
Everyone knows about the microplastic pollution, but how to tackle it? Is it possible in a plastic-dependent world to reduce the separation of synthetic microfibres? We decided to answer this question and collected the available solutions in a new report:
Keep fibers zipped. Holistic approach to reduction of microfiber pollution from textile. Report and case study of available solutions in the Baltic Sea region and worldwide
The textile sector is one of the causes responsible for plastic pollution. The washing of synthetic textiles is responsible for 35% of global emissions of primary microplastics into the ocean. The microplastics problem is widespread and seriously affects human health and the environment.
The separability of particles from textiles and their release into the environment is influenced by various indicators and factors: the quality and technology of fabric production, the washing machines, the practice of wearing and washing clothes, consumer choices and habits, the presence and the internal structure of sewage treatment plants in the area. There are already available methods and solutions to prevent and reduce this microplastic contamination.
Our new report presents 19 working examples and implemented solutions, as well as recommendations for various stakeholders throughout the textile lifecycle. In the landing page
https://www.ccb.se/keep-fibers-zipped we also made available the Summary Report (EN, BY, DE, LT, RU) and separate chapters with solutions for people, business, cities and countries.
The work may contribute to the implementation of the
updated HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan, as well as it will be useful to everyone working on tackling microplastic pollution in the Baltic Sea region.
The social media campaign #KeepFibersZipped will be running from 26 June to 10 July 2023.
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