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Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds
A new study finds that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the environment each year – an overlooked pollution source which may be getting worse over time. The findings are detailed in a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers, which found that global apparel consumption…