Nature’s Clean-Up Crew: Okra and Fenugreek Extracts Slash Microplastics in Water by 90%

In a significant advancement for environmental science, researchers at Tarleton State University have demonstrated that natural polymers derived from common plants, specifically okra and fenugreek, can effectively remove microplastics from various water sources. This breakthrough addresses the growing concern of microplastic pollution, which has permeated oceans, rivers, and drinking water supplies. Published in the journal…

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Revolutionary Discovery: Okra and Fenugreek Extracts Purge Up to 90% of Microplastics from Water!

Image Credit: max5128/123rf.com Researchers at Tarleton State University have made a significant breakthrough in the battle against microplastic pollution, discovering that natural polymers derived from okra and fenugreek can effectively remove microplastics from various water sources. Published in the journal ACS Omega, the study reveals that these plant extracts can eliminate up to 90 percent…

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Boiling Water: Your Best Defense Against Microplastics in Drinking Water!

Image Credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com On February 28, a groundbreaking study published in *Environmental Science and Technology Letters* revealed that boiling tap water for five minutes can significantly reduce the presence of microplastics, achieving a reduction rate of up to 90%. This finding addresses growing concerns about the contamination of drinking water with microplastics, which are…

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