Microplastic pollution from textile consumption in Europe
EEA, February2022
This ETC/CE report provides the detailed analysis underpinning the EEA Briefing “Microplastics from textiles: towards a circular economy for textiles in Europe”.
In recent years, concern about microplastic pollution in our seas, land and air has increased. While some microplastics are produced on purpose for dedicated applications, most result from weathering and degradation of plastic products. Among other sources, wearing and washing of synthetic textiles is regarded as a significant source [...]