‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water, outperforming chemical alternatives
https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/miracle-tree-removes-98-of-microplastics-from-drinking-water-outperforming-chemical-altern
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twelvety@fedia.io · 26 pts · 95d
Technical TLDR;
The seeds of the Moringa tree are processed to produce a "salt based extract" which acts as a coagulant that's better than traditional alum-based products in floccing microparticles for easier filtration.
Grass@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 95d
Isn't that tree one of those praised by natural health influencers? Is it still safe to consume if it absorbs all the junk?
HubertManne@piefed.social · 4 pts · 94d
sounds like he is saying the sead is used as a component of a filter rather than the tree doing the filter as part of its life cycle. I thought @twelvety@fedia.io did the tldr to relate that particular part honestly.
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 4 pts · 94d
Do not eat trees unless they're one of the trees that it's okay to eat
Railcar8095@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 94d
Same applies to fruits, vegetables, animals and rocks
cRazi_man@europe.pub · 1 pts · 95d
Do you have a blog or podcast or something I could follow?
PennyRoyal@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 95d
TLDR it’s the Moringa tree
cavyherd@wandering.shop · 2 pts · 95d
@Innerworld
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Innerworld@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 95d
cavyherd@wandering.shop · 2 pts · 95d
@Innerworld
Oh I see, they hide the opt-out for "turn off your 'ad-blocker'" in a different corner.
Thanks.