Simple Method to Eliminate Microplastics from Drinking Water

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Simple Method to Eliminate Microplastics from Drinking Water
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Scientists in China have found that boiling tap water and filtering it can remove up to 90% of microplastics, offering a simple and accessible method to reduce human exposure to these pollutants, especially in areas with hard water where calcium carbonate helps trap plastics during boiling.

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