all washing machines that come off the production line have to have a built-in microfiber filter. That's just standard now there. But we need those in every washing machine on the planet. And as a sort of stopgap measure, we need more of these aftermarket filters to add to the washing...
A large amount of human-produced plastic waste degrades into microplastics: small particles that linger in the environment and can be consumed by animals and people. Microplastics spread through water, air, and even the human bloodstream. Matthew Campen,
“The breakdown of larger plastic pieces into microplastics and nanoplastics presents significant threats to food systems, ecosystems, and human health,” said Dr. Tianxi Yang, an assistant professor in the faculty of land and food systems, who developed the tool. “This new technique allow...
While it's no secret that we are ingesting microplastics from thefood, drinks and air we consume, the quantifiable measure of them has been hard to come by. However, a new documentary took on the task of finding out just how much microplastic...
One’s carbon footprint can be seen as a measure of the impact one's activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide one produces. This can include anything — from the fuel you use in your car to the energy required to manufacture the products you b...
Place beans in acolanderand rinse well. Remove any whole or partial beans that are significantly discolored. You also want to check for pebbles and clumps of dirt. Measure beans into a largestockpot. Add 4 cups of water for every 1 cup of beans. One pound of dry beans yields 3-5 cups...
Plastic has become indispensable for human life. When plastic debris is discarded into waterways, these items can interact with organisms. Of particular concern are microscopic plastic particles (microplastics) which are subject to ingestion by several t
TDS meters measure the electrical conductivity of water. Pure water is a poor conductor, but total dissolved solids carry a distinct electrical charge that correlates directly to TDS levels. The greater the charge — the higher the level of dissolved solids. It’s the quickest way to get a fe...
Monitoring is a vital part of our mitigation efforts because it allows us to directly measure our impact and adjust our operations where we need to. Incidental catch is one vital part of our monitoring process, as described above, but equally important is our role in monitoring the ecosystem ...
The size of microplastics, which measure 5 millimeters or less, adds another dimension to the plastic pollution problem because animals can eat them, potentially being harmed or passing the particles into thefood chainthat ends with humans. So far, thehealth effectsfor people are not fully underst...