Indian teenagers develop tamarind seed solution to remove microplastics from drinking water

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Three Indian teenagers won The Earth Prize for developing a method to remove microplastics from drinking water using tamarind seeds. Their innovation, Plas-Stick, uses a biodegradable powder from tamarind seeds to attract and clump microplastics, allowing for easy removal without electricity. The solution aims to provide an affordable and accessible option for communities lacking advanced water filtration systems.


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