Invasive Weed Turns Into Powerful Ally Against Ocean Microplastics

[KenH]

“Once derided as a noxious weed, the water hyacinth may soon be embraced as a green tool in plastic cleanup. It’s invasive, yes. But its very traits—rapid growth, massive roots, and ability to spread across waterways—make it uniquely suited for trapping microplastic pollution in both controlled and natural environments.”

- rest of article at https://shop.freetheocean.com/blogs/news/water-hyacinths-microplastics