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Textile production releases more than 58,000 tonnes of microfibres into environment


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ore than 58,000 tonnes of microfibres from textile production leak


into the environment every year, according to new research from Earth Action.


The report, From Shedding to Solutions, provides what Earth Action describes as the first global system-level baseline of microfibre losses during textile manufacturing, tracking pollution from fibre production through to wastewater treatment and sludge disposal.


It estimates that more than 92,000 tonnes of microfibres are lost during textile production annually, with 63% reaching the environment. Existing wastewater infrastructure prevents around 34,000 tonnes from entering the environment, although Earth Action warns that captured fibres can still be


Bangladesh is the largest contributor to environmental leakage at 24%. China accounts for 15% and Pakistan 11%. The report identifies improved manufacturing processes, expanded wastewater treatment and controlled sludge disposal as three key opportunities to reduce pollution. Combined, these measures could cut microfibre leakage by around 95% by 2032.


released through poorly managed sludge. Bangladesh, Pakistan and China account for 54% of production losses, while


Zebra Print Group sponsors Yorkshire martial arts team


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eeds-based Zebra Print Group is sponsoring Doncaster martial arts team ACMAC as seven competitors prepare to represent Yorkshire at the 2026 World Championships in Cádiz, Spain. The family-run print company is helping the self-funded team meet the costs of international competition, with ACMAC relying on fundraising and local business support.


The squad heads to Spain following a successful 2025 World Championships in Niagara, USA, where 13 competitors won 27 medals, including nine golds, six silvers and 12 bronzes. Eight secured world titles across point fighting, kickboxing, kata and team fighting.


Samantha Overton, managing director of Zebra Print Group, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be supporting Team ACMAC as they prepare to compete at the World Championships in Spain. “What the team achieved last year was phenomenal, and it’s fantastic to see competitors from our region performing at such a high level on an international stage.”


Zebra Print Group is backing ACMAC | 12 | September 2026


The company’s branding will feature on the team’s clothing and competition flag, as well as across ACMAC’s social media and nine martial arts schools, which have more than 800 members.


Earth Action says relatively small changes to textile construction, including yarn structure, fabric density and finishing treatments, can also significantly reduce shedding, with some studies showing reductions of 60-90%. The organisation is calling for coordinated action across the textile supply chain to accelerate adoption of these measures.


YPIPP launches Love Our Landmarks campaign


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oung People in Print & Packaging (YPIPP) has launched Love Our Landmarks, a new campaign designed to introduce school pupils to the print and packaging industry through creativity.


The project invites pupils of all ages to design a postcard featuring a UK landmark that holds personal significance, then write about their connection to the location on the reverse.


Participating local print companies will produce four to six copies of each design for pupils to keep or send. YPIPP will match schools with printing businesses, helping to establish connections that could lead to future school visits, work experience and other engagement opportunities. The campaign aims to showcase the career opportunities available within print and packaging, while giving businesses a direct way to engage with young people.


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