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U of T research reveals overlooked source of microplastic pollution

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Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have observed that handwashing synthetic fabrics in water with higher total dissolved solids (TDS) leads to more microplastic fibres (MPF) being released.
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U of T research reveals overlooked source of microplastic pollution

Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have observed that handwashing synthetic fabrics in water with higher total dissolved solids (TDS) leads to more microplastic fibres (MPF) being released.

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utoronto.ca broke the news in on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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