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A Beginner’s Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Fashion

Scientific American

Some are challenging to measure, and some even “trade off” against one another—for instance, recycled materials are good for resource use but are potentially more likely to increase microfiber shedding. Collection and Sorting • Per a 2020 U.N. report, at most 1% of textiles is recycled back into clothing.

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Tackling Ghost Gear in Mexico Waters

Ocean Conservancy

Results from the first multi-institutional ghost gear removal program in the vaquita marina area launched in 2016, showed that more than 1,300 nets were removed from the Northern Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) as of 2020. In 2020, Mexico recorded 1.7 This way, nets will be collected for recycling and kept out of Mexican and U.S.

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Managing Ghost Gear in Mexico

Ocean Conservancy

NANCI was developed by the Global Ghost Gear Initiative® (GGGI) after Mexico became a member in 2020. The workshop resulted in a new partnership for the recycling of end-of-life nets between Grupo Pinsa and Bureo inc.Grupo Pinsa is a national leader within the tuna and sardine industries.