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The textile manufacturing community faces a persistent health threat as a result of excessive exposure to particles and fibers of microplastics. Recent research highlights the alarming risk of individuals developing respiratory illnesses over 10-20 years due to overexposure to microplastics.
We decided to focus on the detection of microplastics in the air inside textile manufacturing factories in Vietnam.
We chose Vietnam as our target country due to the fact it has a large concentration of factories manufacturing synthetic textiles for various famous brands around the world.
We hope to reach the large population, decision makers, and regulators in order to better health conditions related to microplastics for factory workers around the world.
In Vietnam, about 500,000 workers are associated with partnered factories but in general, in the textile industry, there are 1.5M-2M workers.
Educational organizations who are empowering this project.
Microplastics, originating from a variety of sources, become airborne particularly in textile manufacturing settings. When inhaled, these tiny particles penetrate deeply into the respiratory system. Inside the lungs, they initiate a series of inflammatory reactions, leading to irritation. The body's immune system, detecting these foreign particles, reacts with prolonged inflammation. This reaction can create conditions that may lead to the development of respiratory diseases.
Over time, this process can significantly alter lung tissues. As a result, the lungs may become a site for ongoing respiratory issues and increased susceptibility to serious health problems.
A community-based initiative to combat microplastics, offering tools such as maps and adoption mechanisms for both communities and workers.
We are students from UPC, IED and ESADE from different disciplines involving technology, telecommunications, design and business development.
Project Developer (ESADE)
Telecom Engineer (UPC)
Electrical Engineer (UPC)
Design Developer (IED)
Design Developer (IED)
“Empowering Vietnam textile factories workers by reducing their overexposure to microplastics to avoid lung disseasses.”
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