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Why did Glen Kerby choose this story?
The methodology matters here. This research introduced a way to measure microplastic release from textiles and fibers that finally gives us numbers we can compare. When you see headlines about millions of particles per wash cycle — this is the science behind it.
Where can I read the original?
It was published by nature.com as “A novel methodology to study the release of fragmented fibres, including microplastics, in laboratory washing conditions | Scientific Reports”, at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-41563-7.
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“A novel methodology to study the release of fragmented fibres, including microplastics, in laboratory washing conditions | Scientific Reports”
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