Portland State University researchers are testing a straightforward approach to tackling microplastic pollution at its source: filtering the tiny particles before they escape from household washing machines and dryers.
A recent study has enlisted 90 Oregon Coast households to evaluate whether filters attached to appliances can capture microplastics released during laundry cycles, per Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Every time you wash synthetic clothing, tiny plastic particles break off and flow into water systems or drift into the air. These microplastic fragments have infiltrated food supplies and human bodies, raising several concerns about long-term health impacts…