Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as synthetic fabrics break down.

Fish gills may inspire an unexpected solution to one of our biggest sources of microplastics. According to researchers at Germany’s University of Bonn, taking a cue from the animals’ filtration ...

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Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a new filter designed to remove microplastics from washing machine wastewater.

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Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany have developed a bio-inspired filter for washing machines that can remove ...

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Scientists in Germany have created a new filter that can remove more than 99% of microplastics from washing machine ...