# Cotton Companion: Plant Not Plastic: Cotton Takes On Microplastics and Polyester

Author: thatch
Published: 2025-10-27
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 The new Plant Not Plastic program is off and running to help improve awareness of microplastic pollution from man-made fibers. The NCC’s Marjory Walker joins the podcast to explain the program details and how it benefits cotton and other natural fibers.
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