WASHINGTON, D.C.: Extracts of okra and other slimy plants commonly used in cooking can help remove dangerous microplastics from wastewater, scientists said on Tuesday.

The new research was presented at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society, and offers an alternative to the synthetic chemicals currently used in treatment plants that can themselves pose risks to health.

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