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Ocean Conservancy Fact Sheet: Microfibers Facts & Figures
September 15, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following fact sheet:

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Microfibers Facts & Figures

What are microfibers?

* Microfibers are thread-like materials less than 5mm in length. Those derived from synthetic or semi- synthetic materials are considered a kind of microplastic (Marine Pollution Bulletin, Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry).

* It has been estimated that every year, approximately 6.5 milli . . .

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