Some synthetic fibres are made from petrochemicals

Example - Nylon, Polyster, Acrylic

So no trees are cut to make them.We can say that they help in conservation of forests

 

However Some synthetic fibres are made from wood pulp

Example Rayon

So making rayon requires cutting of trees

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CA Maninder Singh is a Chartered Accountant for the past 14 years and a teacher from the past 18 years. He teaches Science, Economics, Accounting and English at Teachoo