Why Traditional Flags Release Microplastics

Microplastics don’t only come from packaging or clothing. Traditional polyester flags continuously shed plastic fibres as they move in the wind — often losing a significant portion of their material over time.

Better Flags was founded to eliminate this overlooked source of pollution. By redesigning the fabric itself, the flags reduce long-term environmental harm while maintaining the same performance as conventional flags.

The solution isn’t using fewer flags — it’s using better materials that don’t pollute long after the flag is gone

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See full article here: https://www.trouw.nl/duurzaamheid-economie/wapperende-vlaggen-stoten-microplastics-uit-dus-verkoopt-deze-26-jarige-utrechter-een-duurzamer-alternatief~b505e14d/

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