Researchers at Princeton Engineering have found a way to turn your breakfast food into a new material that can cheaply remove microplastics.

Microplastics, tiny particles of plastic that are now found worldwide in the air, water, and soil, are increasingly recognized.

Most microplastics sampling requires towing a net behind a boat at a very slow speed, which is both costly and time-consuming.

Researchers created a light-activated fish robot that “swims” around quickly, picking up and removing microplastics from the environment.

Okra serves as a master thickener of stews and soups. The goo from that fruit and other plants, such as aloe can also clean wastewater.

Tap water produces a natural protective shield against harmful microplastics, which can help prevent household products from releasing them.