Scientists estimate millions of tons of microfibers enter the ocean every year—making textiles the largest known source of marine microplastic pollution. The Fighting Fibers Act of 2024 introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) focuses on one of the most significant sources of this pollution: our laundry.

Unfortunately, the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides do not currently define the various terms related to the many different types of bioplastics available to consumers. In addition, the section of the Green Guides dealing with compostability is both too short and too vague to be effective.