Cotton Microfibers Biodegrade Similar or Faster than Tissue Paper Microfibers...
Context: 45 pounds of toilet tissue is flushed each year, on average releasing 45 pounds cellulose microfibers. This is the equivalent shedding of 1.4 million T-shirt washes.1 Why this Matters: The contribution of cotton garments to the total cellulose microfibers...
Why Fashion Needs to Make a Bigger Effort to Be...
If fashion is to move to the future, sustainability must be at the forefront, which means moving away from synthetic, microplastic-producing textiles. And Plastic Free July might just be the opportune time to examine the benefits of moving toward natural fibers like cotton.
Cotton’s Biodegradability
What does it mean for a fiber to be biodegradable? Why is biodegradeability important? Biodegradable materials are materials that are able to break down in a natural environment. They can be decomposed by living organisms, mostly microorganisms such as...
Cotton’s Natural Biodegradability: Water
Discover why cotton is a sustainable choice. Cotton is a biodegradable, drought-tolerant crop and helps reduce plastic waste in our oceans. Check the label for cotton and help save our water.
