Today is Earth Day and the penultimate round of negotiations for the UN Global Plastics Treaty will commence in Ottawa tomorrow.
As Chair of the APPG for Microplastics, I am calling for an ambitious treaty to end plastic pollution.
@APPGPlastics#EarthDay#Microplastics
We know we need both up and downstream solutions to effectively tackle #microplastic pollution but microfibre filters can stop up to 99% of microplastics from entering our environment, today.
Help us call on the gov to mandate microfibre filters in washing machines 📣
96% of people believe that all washing machines should already have filters that prevent microplastics pollution – we couldn’t agree more. We now need your support to spread the word. Help us call on the government to make microfibre filtration standard practise. 📣
Opinion polls reveal that the public supports filtration as a near term solution to microplastics. Will you support us in calling for a mandate on microfibre filters and add this to your party manifestos?
@UKLabour@Conservatives@TheGreenParty@theSNP@LibDems@defrauk
A new whitepaper co-authored by @aplastic_planet Planet Care, Matter @5gyres and @XerosTech calls on the UK Government to mandate microfibre filters in all new washing machines and summarises the latest research and evidence.
Microfibres shed from laundry account for 35% of all primary #microplastics in our oceans and continue to pollute our waters day by day. Many solutions are in development but filtration technologies are proven to be extremely effective and are both available and scalable today.
In my capacity as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics (@APPGPlastics), I was delighted yesterday to host a Westminster drop-in in conjunction with @WomensInstitute.
Great to see so many MPs come by to find out more about the work we're doing.
This week Xeros were invited to EU Parliament ahead of COP28, to join a discussion around the transformative measures needed in the apparel sector.
Thank you Alessandra Moretti, @liviafirth and commissioner @VSinkevicius for the valuable insights.
https://t.co/KJ3Vhx2xkH
Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren't yet fully understood.
Published in Environmental Chemistry Letters: https://t.co/gE6Zo7r4qh
Today is a milestone for Xeros as we proudly announce we are #BCorp certified!
Achieving this globally recognised standard is a pivotal moment on our journey and we'd like to thank all of our team members who helped turn this ambition into a reality @BCorpUK@BCorporation
Do you have 2 minutes to help the planet? We have an opportunity to stop quadrillions of microfibers from entering the environment ‼️
Call on California Gov. @GavinNewsom to sign #AB1628 (@AsmTinaMcKinnor) into law! Act now and #WashSmarter: https://t.co/0QqXM1LMIz
What's in the jar? What are microfibers? What is CA doing to tackle this pollution?
Check out the video below to find out & then join me, @OurOcean, @Conserve_CA, @5gyres in urging @GavinNewsom to sign #AB1628 (@AsmTinaMcKinnor) into law!
https://t.co/X2PNWmHIl8
Leading scientists from 5 Gyres, @OurOcean & @Conserve_CA agree - we need to act now on microfiber pollution, and washing machine filters are an effective solution.
Let science lead the way, and urge Gov. @GavinNewsom to sign #AB1628 into law! https://t.co/0QqXM1Mky7
We've had a brilliant week at @IFA_Berlin, the worlds largest consumer electronics trade show and we're incredibly encouraged to see the interest and enthusiasm from industry towards our #microfibre#filtrationsolutions and our #garmentcare technology. Until next year #IFA!
Introducing XF3 - BRAND NEW FROM XEROS
XF3 is our new independent and freestanding microfibre filtration device. It captures 99% of microplastics, can be installed at any height and is available immediately for licensing.
Debuting this week at IFA Berlin, Hall 2.2, Stand 417
📣 Breaking: Xeros will be exhibiting at the second largest consumer electronics show in the world 📣
We will be showcasing our innovative component solutions for domestic washing machines at IFA Berlin, from the 1st – 5th September in Hall 2.2, on Stand 415. #IFA2023