It was a win in the battle against plastic pollution — until it wasn’t. On Oct. 8, California governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1628, which would have required plastic microfiber filters on new residential washing machines sold in the state by 2029. Compared to other forms of microplastic pollution, microfibers are particularly worrisome, Brandon said. How can I reduce microfiber pollution from my clothes? Some of the best ways to reduce plastic microfiber pollution, however, don’t cost a cent.

Source: Washington Post October 26, 2023 09:43 UTC