This powerful filter inspired by the roots of plants blocks up to 98% of microplastics (avoiding that they end up in oceans and rivers)

The fight against microplastics Find an innovative and sustainable ally today: it’s called Polygone And it represents one of the most promising solutions to stop plastic before it arrives in our bodies or oceans. Born from the ingenuity of two graduates of Princeton, Nathaniel and Yidianthe project took shape in response to the inertia of the institutions on the issue of invisible plastic pollution.

The idea behind Polygone It’s simple but brilliant: imitate the behavior of the roots of the plants. The roots use Thin fiber similar to hair To hold back the particles suspended in the water. The same principle has been applied artificially thanks to a structure in silicone Designed to attract and retain even the most tiny plastic fragments. The result is a filter capable of block up to 98% of microplasticsto a cost lower than 90% compared to traditional systems.

The Poly Pod: a scalable solution

The operational heart of the system is the Poly Podone portable filtration unit It is pre -assembled that can be easily transported anywhere thanks to its compatible dimensions with a standard container. Once on the spot, the installation requires Less than 24 hours. Each module can treat up to 38 million liters per daymaking it ideal also for large purification plants.

THE Poly Pods they work in a way almost passiveusing the gravitational flow of water and consuming energy only for the separation of microplastics from the filter. One is enough 240 volt socket It is a simple garden tube to activate it. Maintenance is minimal: The replacement of the filter material requires less than an hour a year and mechanical components are standardized for a quick and low cost replacement.

In addition to preventing water contamination, Polygone has another advantage: the microplastics collected can be recovered and recycledinstead of ending up in landfill. The filter material is also completely recyclablewhich makes the system not only effective but also ecologically sustainable. In an era in which plastic fragments were even found in human brain tissuea solution like this represents a concrete bulk in defense of our health and the environment.