Harnessing the power of waste
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 07:00
in Earth & Climate
What are you wearing right now? It's not a pickup line—it's a measure of your carbon footprint. If you're sporting any man-made fabrics, like polyester, Dacron or rayon, you're clothed in chemicals derived from nonrenewable fossil petroleum. Buttons? Underwear with an elastic waistband? Acrylic socks? All petroleum-based.