According to a 2019 study by Ocean Wise, the average American home produces 533 million microfibers annually. CiCLO, a new polyester and nylon additive, offers a promising solution to the problem of microfibers, making them biodegrade in landfills or water and potentially eliminating these microplastic pollutants. Andrea Ferris, CEO and cofounder at Intrinsic Advanced Materials, the maker of CiCLO, explains how the nutrient attracts microorganisms to the weakest points in a synthetic fiber, where they feed and break down the material. This results in a textile that decomposes as quickly as natural fibers like wool. CiCLO has been certified by OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT as not harmful to human health. While it’s important to reduce the use of synthetics, it’s also beneficial to make these materials less damaging when they escape into nature.
Synthetic textiles are a major issue, with consumers discarding clothing at an unprecedented rate. CiCLO presents a promising solution for reducing the long-term impact of materials that escape into nature. Learn more about CiCLO and Intrinsic Advanced Materials at https://ciclotextiles.com/
Originally Aired Oct 9, 2023
