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Ok_Cranberry_1936 t1_j6p1vwx wrote

Reply to comment by RoboNyaa in High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in endangered orcas in Canada by sector3011

Microfiber is a type of polyester.

Polyester has lots of legitimate uses in the world.

Cleaning is not one of them. Nor is drying your hair (most, if not all hair drying towels are made of Microfiber). Which is why I comment when I can. Most people have no idea Microfiber sheds millions of microplastics every time it is used.

But say, for outdoor gear, which could literally save your life, is a fair use of plastic fabrics.

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RoboNyaa t1_j6ph55e wrote

> Polyester has lots of legitimate uses in the world.

More than a 3rd of microplastic pollution in the ocean originates from polyester and acrylic clothing.

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Ok_Cranberry_1936 t1_j6pia54 wrote

I never said anything otherwise?

Idk what your deal is. Sounds like you're saying if something isn't eliminated 100% there is no use.

Cleaning or dusting with polyester isn't a need. Using polyester while living in an arctic climate is.

I'm not going to keep going back and fourth with you over nothing. Hope you educate yourself in the future.

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