Reducing Microfiber Emissions from Washing Machines and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Capturing microfibers––marketed technologies reduce microfiber emissions from washing machines
to inform effective policy, local municipalities, countries and regions seek scientific data on the effectiveness of proposed mitigation strategies for plastic pollution.
Focus is on proposed mitigation strategies for reducing microfiber emissions from laundry.
the Cora Ball
Lint LUV-R filter
captured 26% of microfibers in the wash by count
captured 87% of microfibers in the wash by count
significantly reduced the total weight and average length of fibers in the effluent
Consumers’ Perceptions and Attitudes toward products preventing microfiber pollution in aquatic environments as a result of the domestic washing of synthetic clothes
Based on evaluation of existing microfiber filtration products, the most relevant indicated property, in order, is effectiveness, durability, usability, price, then extra time spent
The Fibio filtering product
An external filtering device that captures fibers that are shed by the domestic washing of synthetic clothes. Placed on top of a front loader washing machine and connected directly to the drain of the washing machine. Needs no electricity and works purely mechanically.
has shown a 97% efficiency in preventing microfibers reaching the wastewater.
Could washing machine manufacturers install a filter such as this one prior to consumers purchasing the machines?
The MicroPlastics LUV-R is our newest product. It captures microfibers, protects the environment and your family's health.
87% initial efficiency capture of micro plastic fibers. 100% at saturation of filter.
Environmental Enhancements carries other filtration products to help mitigate the amount of microfibers entering our waters.
Screen out synthetic microplastic particulates that contaminate groundwater and marine ecosystems
National Guidance for Plastic Pollution Hotspotting and Shaping Action
Countries and cities are faced with a key knowledge gap in understanding the magnitude of the challenge and are in need of tools to address the root sources of the problem
The UN Environment Program and the International Union for Conservation of Nature created the National Guidance for Plastic Pollution Hotspotting and Shaping Action
offers an effective interface between science-based assessment and policy making
The basis of the guidance starts with mapping plastic leakage and its impacts across the values chain by collecting and analyzing relevant data on plastic production, consumption, waste management and disposal, and prioritize hotspots.