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There are large financial and environmental benefits from reducing waste, says a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

5 Nov 2018

close-up on microfibre

Microfibre pollution is a growing problem around the world. What's a concerned citizen to do?

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As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.

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Australian bank St George's start-up competition will see 12 companies competing for A$25,000 grants to make their ideas a reality. Among these is Kusaga Athletic, which says it makes the world's greenest T-shirt.

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Pharrell Williams at the Raw for Oceans launch

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Textile factory wastewater in China

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