Worried about your laundry releasing microplastics? A filter could be a simple solution

An external filter, retrofitted to your washing machine, is an immediate way of stopping microfibres going down the drainGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailYou might not know it, but installing a washing machine filter might be one of the simplest defences against microplastics entering the ocean.Scientists estimate there are 14m tonnes of microplastic on the ocean floor, and a further 24tn grains floating on the surface of the ocean. Microplastics come from many sources - they can shed from clothes, sneakers and bags made from synthetic materials; or they can be the product of larger pieces of plastic breaking down into smaller and smaller particles.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...