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.

Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...

Wastewater from household laundry has become a growing focus for scientists studying plastic pollution. Each wash releases ...

U.S. Venture and World-Leading German Mesh-Manufacturer Collaborate on a Solution that Captures More than 90% of Microplastic Fibers as Small as 50-Microns Device Will Help Appliance-Manufacturers ...

Microplastics are a global problem, but three Case Western Reserve University engineering alumni have created a new device to tackle a major source of this pollution. Max Pennington, along with Sigma ...