Happy Wednesday {{first_name|my friend}},
Today we’re looking at what our clothes shed and simple ways to reduce it. And if thinning hair has ever been on your mind, rosemary oil has some cool research behind it, which is why this is a scalp oil blend you should know.
Wednesday Wisdom
October 21st, 2026
🐿️ CREATURE FEATURE 🐿️
Northern glassfrog
These little green frogs sleep beneath leaves during the day, and their translucent skin helps them blend in. Researchers discovered that while resting, they store nearly 90% of their circulating red blood cells in their liver, making their bodies even more transparent.
When they become active again, the cells return to circulation. Scientists are still studying how they pack so many blood cells together without forming clots.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Fumarole: An opening in the Earth that vents steam and volcanic gases.
Rosemary oil for hair that actually grows.
There's solid research behind rosemary oil's effect on scalp health. When applied directly, it supports circulation, which means better nutrient delivery to your follicles. Some people see thicker, fuller growth within weeks. Others take longer. Everyone's different.
This version I've actually used has rosemary paired with a few other oils that work together—nourishing the scalp, supporting hair strength, and creating conditions where healthy growth happens naturally. No harsh chemicals. No weird side effects.
Apply a few drops to your scalp each day, give it time, and trust the process. It won't work overnight, but if you're dealing with thinning or brittle hair and you want a natural approach, THIS blend is worth trying.
Right now they're running a bu*y-one-get-one offer, and there's a 180-day promise behind it.
🍎 NUTRITION 101 🍎
5-HTP (5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN): Your body makes this compound from the amino acid tryptophan and uses it to produce serotonin, which is involved in mood, sleep, and appetite. It can be supplemented as well, but can interact with antidepressants and other substances that affect serotonin, so check with a doctor first. Learn more HERE.
🌏 DEEP DIVE 🌏
Acrylic fibers under a microscope. Image: University of Plymouth
🧺 Your clothes shed more than lint
When we think about plastic pollution, we tend to picture bottles, bags, and food packaging. But look at the label inside a fleece jacket or pair of workout pants. Polyester, nylon, and acrylic are plastics, too.
As these fabrics wear and move through the wash, they release tiny plastic fibers. In one study, researchers estimated that a 6-kilogram load of acrylic fabric could shed more than 700k fibers into the wash water. The amount varies considerably with the fabric and washing conditions, of course.
This connects with what we explored in the film Let Them Be N*ked: what we wear is critical to health, just like what we eat.
Where to start:
Check the fiber label. Notice which pieces contain polyester, nylon, or acrylic. A cotton blend can still contain plastic.
Adjust the wash. For everyday loads that don’t need hot washing, research supports colder, shorter cycles and full loads without overfilling to reduce microfiber release. Follow the garment’s care instructions.
Pick your next item smarter. If reducing plastic fibers is your goal, look for suitable natural-fiber options when something needs replacing. Those fabrics do still shed fibers, so knowing construction is still relevant, but night and day from plastic materials.
You can start with the clothes you already own and the next load you wash.
Inside the ECL community, the full post covers fibers released into the air, why “recycled polyester” still shed, what laundry filters options exist to capture these microfibers. Head in if you’re already a member, or join us to read along.
To a healing future,
— Rob