Plastic pollution clean up through absorption is now a possibility by using a combination of cotton and chitin to take microplastics out of the ocean...but can this work at scale?
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lo explores the pressing issue of microplastics and their impact on our oceans and health. With plastic pollution becoming a global crisis, microplastics have emerged as a particularly insidious problem, infiltrating our air, water, and bodies.
Join us as we explore the latest developments in the fight against microplastics, including a promising new method that utilizes the absorption properties of cotton and chitin from squid to effectively capture these harmful particles from water. We discuss the challenges of scaling this solution and the importance of addressing plastic pollution at its source—by reducing our reliance on single-use plastics.
Learn about the ongoing global efforts, including the recent meetings surrounding a global plastic treaty, and how organizations like 4Ocean are working to clean up our rivers and oceans before plastics can break down into microplastics.
Whether you're a seasoned ocean advocate or just starting to learn about plastic pollution, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable steps you can take to help protect our oceans.
Link to article: https://www.iflscience.com/new-sponge-like-biomass-foam-found-to-soak-up-999-percent-of-microplastics-77223
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