TIL synthetic fibers from clothing make up 35% of microplastics. Kinda freaked out about this considering how much acrylic yarn I have. Does anyone here relate or have any tips for me about switching to natural fibers (in store-bought clothes as well as yarn)?
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I just watched this video on microplastics released today on Anton Petrov's youtube channel and it was very sobering. I knew about microplastics but I kept buying acrylic yarn and clothing thinking it wasn't that bad, that big corporations are the biggest pollutants, but really, I DO own a LOT of acrylic yarn--99% of my yarn is acrylic- as well as clothing made from plastic and its something I regular spend money on, and learning that the fibers in plastic based yarns are actually very likely to turn into microplastics because the structure is so thin and they go in the washing machine is making my stomach church a bit and giving me pause about how I do my favorite hobby. I'm thinking of not buying clothing or yarn that is made from synthetic fibers now. FWIW, I know that I'm just one person but I worry about the environment a lot and sometimes I feel better about myself if I 'do the right thing' if I can. Does anyone here use mostly natural fibers or buy mostly natural fiber clothing and have any tips about using natural fiber yarns, how to find ethical natural fiber yarns, words of inspiration about how great natural fibers can be, stores to shop from for clothing or yarn, etc., or basic words of encouragement? Thank you in advance.
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