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"The biodegradable, self-cleaning fabric made from living caterpillar fungus"
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The biodegradable, self-cleaning fabric made from living caterpillar fungus | The Optimist Daily
Chinese scientists grew flexible fabric from Cordyceps fungus that self-repairs, resists UV rays, and biodegrades within 41 days.

"Textile manufacturing releases 92,000 tonnes of microfibre pollution each year, report finds"
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Textile manufacturing releases 92,000 tonnes of microfibre pollution each year, report finds
Textile manufacturing generates around 92,000 tonnes of microfibre pollution annually, with 63% of those fibres entering the environment, according to new research from Earth Action.

"Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests"
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Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests
Fast fashion is built on cheap, short-lived garments, especially cotton and polyester T-shirts. To sustain its profits, the industry relies on high production frequency, short product lifespan and a globalized supply chain. All these elements contribute to making the industry a major source of global pollution.

"Kenya’s clothing waste raises concerns about potential public health risks"
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Kenya’s clothing waste raises concerns about potential public health risks
Kenya’s booming secondhand clothing trade is generating huge amounts of textile waste, raising concerns about bacteria, microplastics and public health risks.

"It’s time to get shirty about the short life of the football top"
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It’s time to get shirty about the short life of the football top
With millions of club shirts going to waste every season, a radical recycling rethink is needed

"How much clothing is too much? The math behind having a sustainable wardrobe"
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How much clothing is too much? The math behind having a sustainable wardrobe
Most people suspect they own too many clothes, but they aren't sure exactly what the "right amount" is. Recent wardrobe studies, in which researchers literally peek inside people's closets, show the scale of the problem is far greater than most of us imagine.

"Visible mending: Why you should give your clothes a second life — and show off the repairs"
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Why you should give your clothes a second life — and show off the repairs
Extending a garment’s life by just nine more months can reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprints by up to 20%.

"Algae textile dyes: The sustainable future for fashion"
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Algae textile dyes: The sustainable future for fashion
The dyes used in the clothing industry almost always come from fossil-fuel-based chemicals. In the long term, this will not be sustainable. In Sweden, scientists in the EU research project Locality are exploring whether algae can provide a more sustainable way to dye textiles.