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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/FunnyGamer97 on 2024-11-05 05:28:19+00:00.

Original Title: Bio-based fibers could pose greater threat to the environment than conventional plastics | Study finds , 30% of earthworms died after 72 hours when exposed to polyester, and those exposed to the bio-based fibres experienced higher mortality up to 60% exposed to lyocell and 80% for viscose.