Researchers at the University of Bonn aim to improve the cleanliness of wastewater. Water released from washing machines is ...

Washing machines release 500 grams of plastic microfibers into waterways. Researchers have made a fish gill-inspired filter ...

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

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.

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

Every load of laundry sends tiny plastic fibers down the drain. These fragments, shed from synthetic fabrics, slip through ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Fish gills may inspire an unexpected solution to one of our biggest ...

Studies detail how everyday loads of laundry, especially those filled with synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester, shed up to 700,000 microplastic fibers per wash. Most washing machines lack a ...

washing machine. (Photo by: Newscast/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The U.K. climate tech company Matter has joined forces with Europe’s leading washing machine manufacturer to launch a ...

Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a filter inspired by the gill arch system of fish. In initial tests, the patent-pending filter removed more than 99% of plastic fibres from washing ...

CLEVELAND, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CLEANR today launched a new offering that will enable U.S. universities to significantly reduce their microplastic emissions. Under the program, CLEANR will ...

To solve overflow problems with its microplastics filter for washing machines, CLEANR turned to the animal kingdom for inspiration. You can’t see or feel them. But they’re in your food, your water, ...