Boiling Water Found to Significantly Reduce Microplastics

A simple boiling method can eliminate up to 90% of harmful plastic particles in tap water, with no special equipment needed.

Boiling tap water can remove up to 90% of nano- and microplastics, offering a simple method to reduce plastic consumption.
The process is more effective in hard water due to the formation of calcium carbonate, which encapsulates the plastic particles.
Even in soft water, boiling can eliminate more than 25% of nano- and microplastics.
No special equipment is required, making this method accessible to everyone.
Researchers are now exploring the potential of this method to remove other pollutants from drinking water.