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Briefing: Natural textile fibers may persist for more than a century in lake sediments

Strategic angle: Natural fibers like cotton and wool, often seen as sustainable, have been found preserved in a U.K. lake for over a century, challenging biodegradation assumptions.

Editorial StaffMarch 17, 20261 min read

Natural fibers are promoted as sustainable alternatives to plastics.

Study conducted in a U.K. lake reveals long-term preservation of fibers.

Findings challenge the assumption that natural fibers biodegrade quickly.