There's a Surprisingly Simple Way to Remove Microplastics in Your Drinking Water
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There's a Surprisingly Simple Way to Remove Microplastics in Your Drinking Water
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Researchers in China have shown that boiling and then squeezing water loses much of the plastic particles, especially if it is rich in limestone. The article Ironing and filtering water from the tap can eliminate up to 90% of microplastics, shows a study first appears in TeleM Regional.
Boiling and filtering water reduced the amount of plastic particles in laboratory tests, but the result depends on the hardness of the water.
Scientists have found that it is possible to remove plastic particles from tap water at home.
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