How much plastic is in this jumper?
University researchers are investigating the amount of man-made fibres released into the waste stream by domestic washing machines.
Research by the University of Plymouth suggests an average wash releases up to 700,000 man-made fibres.
The BBC filmed inside a machine as the university's marine scientist Imogen Napper put a polyester jumper through the wash.
MORE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55018012
Видео How much plastic is in this jumper? канала JOHNNY MORRIS
Research by the University of Plymouth suggests an average wash releases up to 700,000 man-made fibres.
The BBC filmed inside a machine as the university's marine scientist Imogen Napper put a polyester jumper through the wash.
MORE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55018012
Видео How much plastic is in this jumper? канала JOHNNY MORRIS
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