In this episode, we discuss original University of Toronto research on Earth's microfibre pollution problem. What are microfibres? Where do they come from? What can we do to help turn the tide? All of this and more with U of T's own PhD. Candidate, Samantha Athey!
 
Primary Readings Discussed:
<a href='https://www.wired.com/story/your-blue-jeans-are-polluting-the-ocean/'>Your Beloved Blue Jeans Are Polluting the Ocean—Big Time</a>

In this episode, we discuss original University of Toronto research on Earth's microfibre pollution problem. What are microfibres? Where do they come from? What can we do to help turn the tide? All of this and more with U of T's own PhD. Candidate, Samantha Athey! Primary Readings Discussed: Your Beloved Blue Jeans Are Polluting the Ocean—Big Time

In this episode, we discuss original University of Toronto research on Earth's microfibre pollution problem. What are microfibres? Where do they come from? What can we do to help turn the tide? All of this and more with U of T's own PhD. Candidate, Samantha Athey!
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Primary Readings Discussed:
<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/your-blue-jeans-are-polluting-the-ocean/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Your Beloved Blue Jeans Are Polluting the Ocean—Big Time</a>

Microfibre Pollution with Samantha Athey

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