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A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibers from nylon, acrylic and ...

Wastewater from washing machines is considered a major source of microplastics—tiny plastic particles that are suspected of harming human and animal health. Researchers at the University of Bonn have ...

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

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