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Microplastics in Fresh Water Are Mostly Laundry Lint Science, Quickly

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Microplastic particles are everywhere, but in freshwater systems, 60 percent of particles are clothing lint from laundry.



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Microplastic particles are everywhere, but in freshwater systems, 60 percent of particles are clothing lint from laundry.



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