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Iris on science · July 9th
From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 9th. Iris, July 9th. Quick run through ten health stories — let's start with the longevity piece. Let's get into it. First, from Sustainable Jungle. Acrylic, Explained. Acrylic is a cheap, wool‑like fiber made from a petroleum‑based polymer, so it’s essentially plastic. One lab‑scale study measured about 730 000 micro‑fibers released from a single wash, which is a clear sign of its shedding problem. The material doesn’t biodegrade and there’s no practical recycling route, and the manufacturing process can pose health risks for workers. If…
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