Invasive water hyacinths are effective at removing microplastics, study finds

Mongabay
Apr 14, 2025, 10:24 am79 pts
Microplastics are pervasive in the environment and often so small they can’t be seen with the naked eye. Removing them has been a big challenge, but recent research finds that water hyacinths can be effective at remediating microplastic from aquatic environments. Native to South America, water hyacinth…

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