[bilekas]

It's pretty much impossible to completely avoid microplastics. They're literally raining down on us at this stage. But it's parts per millions to consider.

I remember seeing a video about how all gortex and basically all waterproof great releases microplastics into the environment and then the rain basically carries it everywhere. If I find it ill post it.

[bilbo0s]

Tires as well.

People think in terms of food packaging, and they certainly should. But the danger is actually everywhere in our modern life. The cars, the homes, the clothes, the food, the phones, the computers, the blankets, the sheets, the carpet, and so on and so forth.

[bilekas]

It's a good point. As much of a miracle as rubbers and plastics have been.. There is a downside. A revolutionary innovation/invention would be some kind of passive cleaning system..

[e40]

This https://youtu.be/-ht7nOaIkpI?si=avIcOa76alLdbAqo ?

[bilekas]

That's exactly the one, was a big eye opener to me at least.

[e40]

Agreed. Didn't expect the results he got.

[stevenwoo]

All synthetic clothing material sheds stuff constantly from abrasion and in much larger quantities when washing and drying.