Your washing machine releases hundreds of grams of microplastics a year — a new filter removes 99% of them

Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a ...

Scientists Develop New Fish-Inspired Filter That Removes Over 99% of Microplastics

Researchers at the University of Bonn aim to improve the cleanliness of wastewater. Water released from washing machines is ...
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Researchers invent fish-inspired component that could solve major issue with washing machines: 'Separate more than 99% … out'

Researchers at the University of Bonn reported removing over 99% of microplastic fibers from washing-machine wastewater in a ...
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This filter, inspired by sardines, captures 99% of microplastics from a washing machine

Nature may hold the key to cleaning the dirty water from our washing machines. Researchers have turned to fish, whose ...
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This Fish-Inspired Filter Could Keep Tons of Plastic From Leaving Your Washing Machine

Every load of laundry sends tiny plastic fibers down the drain. These fragments, shed from synthetic fabrics, slip through ...
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Sardine-inspired washing machine filter removes 99% of microplastics

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Fish gills may inspire an unexpected solution to one of our biggest ...
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CLEANR Teams with GKD on Development of a Disruptive Filtration System that Removes Microplastics from Washing-Machine Wastewater to Protect the Environment

U.S. Venture and World-Leading German Mesh-Manufacturer Collaborate on a Solution that Captures More than 90% of Microplastic Fibers as Small as 50-Microns Device Will Help Appliance-Manufacturers ...
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This fish-inspired filter removes over 99% of microplastics

Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...