As nations meet in Uruguay to negotiate a new Global Plastics Treaty, marine and forensic scientists publish new results this week that reveal the discovery of synthetic plastic fibres in air, ...

Polyester and other synthetic fibres such as nylon are major contributors of microplastic pollution in the environment, say researchers and suggest switching to biosynthetic fibres may help prevent ...

The directive, which came into effect on November 12, aims to improve raw material availability for downstream industries ...

One local cotton gin manager is warning of the dangers caused by microplastics found in synthetic fibers, such as polyester.

The findings from US-based researchers could help find effective solutions to stop the spread of synthetic fibres, while expanding our understanding of their impact. Less than five millimetres in ...

The debate on phasing out plastic from our wardrobes has been long-running and seemingly has no end. Some internet users have recently argued that it is impossible to fully eliminate it from synthetic ...

Three quarters of the microplastic pollution in the Arctic ocean is made up of polyester fibres from clothing and other textiles, a study has found. Canadian experts sampled seawater from 71 locations ...

We are providing here the best NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Science Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics. Students can read as well as download these NCERT Solutions and refer to them for making ...

Artist and activist Marina DeBris makes high-fashion creations designed to shock and disgust. A mini-dress made from matted ...