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Microplastics are choking our waters. Could a sponge made of squid bones help remove them?

We've all heard of microplastics and how they are everywhere, in our environment, in the products we buy and even in our bodies. Scientists have found a way to remove them from the environment. A step in the right direction for sure. 

Microplastics are everywhere. They have been found on the peak of Mount Everest and in creatures inhabiting the deepest trenches of the sea. They’re in bottled water, human placentas and breast milk. These tiny plastic particles choke wildlife, disrupt ecosystems, and threaten human health – and they are notoriously difficult to remove. But scientists in China have come up with a possible solution...

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