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DIVULGAÇÃO
Blue jeans distribute microfibers in the environment Denin. Credit: ChemicalViews
Based on the content of microfibers found in the wastewater, the researchers estimated that the wastewater treatment plants under investigation discharged about 1 billion indigo denim microfibers per day. In laundry experiments, the researchers found that a single pair of used jeans can release about 50,000 microfibers per wash cycle. So far, it is unclear whether and what effects the microfibers have on aquatic life. A pragmatic solution to reduce the contamination is for consumers to wash their jeans less frequently. The researchers conclude that blue jeans, the most popular garment in the world, are an indicator of the widespread exposure to anthropogenic pollution. ChemicalViews. Posted: September 04, 2020.
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