Their research, published in Environmental Sciences Europe on Tuesday, shows these microplastics promote crystallisation of ...

A recent US pilot study found natural chewing gums release 'similar amounts of microplastics' to synthetic gums ...

At the other end of the fabric lifecycle, synthetic fabrics take much longer to biodegrade than natural fibres. "Plastics are incredibly durable. They're resistant to moisture, they are pretty ...

Synthetic fiber makers are gearing up to combat water pollution caused by tiny pieces of plastic that fall off from the washing of fleece and other chemical fiber waste. The textile industry is ...

Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) demonstrate that the way sardines eat, altered due to the reduction in size of plankton, undermines the efficiency of their feeding and ...

CocoTurf is a sustainable solution for playgrounds and recreational spaces combining durability and performance, and an ...

Notts Sport, the UK's leading specialist in play and sports surfacing, is excited to announce the launch of CocoTurf, the world's first non-plastic artificial turf made entirely from natural coconut ...