Sustainability experts highlight waste concerns regarding EPL club football shirts

Manchester United jerseys and other club shirts remain largely intact after burial, highlighting long-term environmental concerns regarding synthetic apparel. Joanna Czutkowna, a professional with two decades of experience in textiles and sustainability, conducted a decomposition test on a farm in Lancashire. While cotton items decayed within a year, the polyester-based jersey resisted degradation. The study underscores the ongoing waste generated by the frequent release of new football kits. Millions of jerseys are discarded each season, often ending up in landfills where they persist due to their synthetic composition. The demonstration serves as a critique of current club kit cycles and the materials used in manufacturing modern sports apparel.

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