Non renewable resource

Requires more energy to make

Washing emits tiny plastic particles that find their way into our natural waterways

Wastewater treatment plants are not equipped to take these out of the water

Drying synthetics releases toxins into the air

Chemicals used in synthetic fabrics are experimented on animals

Recycling requires more chemicals and energy

Millions of tons of unused fabric go to waste each year when dyed the wrong color

Villages near textile factories experience high cancer rates

Nanoparticles can be toxic to humans and aquatic life, introducing new and unexpected forms of pollution

Chemical plants destroy the beauty of our landscape