It's Plastic Free July, and this year we're thinking about laundry – one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.

Clothing made from synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon and acrylic sheds millions of tiny plastic fibres during washing and drying. Many of these microfibres enter the sewage system, where they are difficult to filter out completely before reaching rivers and the sea. You can help reduce this pollution by using a microfibre-catching laundry bag or washing machine filter, washing clothes less often and at lower temperatures (which also makes the clothes last longer), and choosing natural fibre clothing where possible.

Learn more about reducing plastic pollution from laundry at: plasticfreejuly.org/get-involved/what-you-can-do/plastic-free-laundry

Do let the Eco Group know if you make any other plastic swaps this month!