Microplastics from washing clothes could be hurting your …
2 days ago · Climate Microplastics from washing clothes could be hurting your tomatoes A new study found that polyester microfibers, a common type of microplastic pollution, slowed the …
Fibers shed by your clothes could cause trouble for plants - MSN
Those fleece sweaters in your washing machine may be doing more than clogging the lint trap—they could be slowing down your tomatoes. A new study from Cornell University and the …
Microplastics From Washing Clothes Could Be Hurting Your ...
1 day ago · Microplastics From Washing Clothes Could Be Hurting Your Tomatoes (washingtonpost.com) 16 Posted by msmash on Friday January 16, 2026 @03:44PM from the …
Polyester microfibers delay growth of cherry tomato
3 days ago · Agroecosystems are increasingly recognized as major basins for terrestrial microplastics. Many agricultural practices have led to high loading of plastic mulch films, …
The Polyester Apocalypse: Is Your Laundry Killing the Planet?
Jul 2, 2024 · The drumbeat of concern over microplastics continues. Unlike other potential pollutants, the primary “threat” comes from our homes, most notably our clothing. While micro …
Microplastics from washing clothes could be hurting your ...
New research suggests that tiny fibers shed by clothing can harm the growth of cherry tomato plants, with potentially broad implications for agriculture. Scientists say household laundry is a …
Does your laundry shed microplastics? - EWG
Dec 11, 2025 · Other textiles, such as carpets, furniture, and curtains, can shed fibers throughout your home, both in and out of the laundry. What you can do Not all clothing sheds …