Microplastic pollution is a growing issue affecting every corner of the earth. It has been found in our food, drinking water, digestive systems, lungs, and blood. These microscopic polluters are riddled with contaminants that have the potential to cause further harm to humans and wildlife alike.

Reduce Your Plastic Use

One of the ways that microplastics are created is by the breakdown of larger plastic products and packaging. The more you can reduce your plastic consumption, the fewer microplastics are released. There are a lot of simple ways to reduce plastic use. Avoid single-use plastics when buying groceries or bath products, and switch to reusable shopping bags and storage containers. Learning proper recycling practices can also aid in the fight against microplastic pollution.

Be Conscious of the Fabrics You Buy

Synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and lycra release thousands of microfibers with every wash. Microfibers are microplastics that are 5mm or smaller in diameter. Instead of buying clothing, towels, or blankets with these materials, look into more organic and sustainable fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool, or hemp that don’t release harmful pollution into the environment. 

There’s no need to toss your entire wardrobe all at once, though. The best way to move toward better fabrics is by starting piece by piece when you need a new item. Part of fabric sustainability is also about being able to use your items to their fullest before buying new ones. Otherwise, everything ends up in the landfill anyway and defeats the purpose of sustainability. 

Install a Filtrol Laundry Filter

It is estimated that the U.S. is dumping more than 64,000 pounds of microfiber into natural water sources every day. Reducing microplastics is easy with a Filtrol Laundry filter. A one-time purchase and installation of our filter can help reduce up to 89% of microplastics released during each wash cycle. Start reducing microplastics and order a Filtrol today!