Simple Method Discovered to Eliminate Microplastics from Water

Researchers from Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University have discovered a simple method to remove up to 90% of microplastics from drinking water by boiling and filtering it. This process is effective for both hard and soft water, with hard water showing better results due to the formation of limescale that traps plastic fragments. The study suggests that drinking boiled water could become a widespread practice to reduce human exposure to microplastics, which are linked to health issues like changes in the gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance.