LSU scientist invents foam to fight growing threat of microplastics

harti has developed an eco-friendly foam from a fatty acid found in castor oil that can remove a wide variety of microplastics from water.
WZZM

MDHHS: Foam on surface water can contain harmful PFAS chemicals and bacteria

LANSING, Mich. — Summer is fast approaching and Michiganders and tourists will soon be enjoying the state's many lakes, rivers and waterways. But before you do, be sure to check for any foam on the ...
Courthouse News Service

Scientists develop foam that can filter up to 99.9% of microplastics from water

(CN) — Scientists in China have developed a biodegradable foam that they say can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, a major breakthrough in an effort to combat a pervasive environmental ...
MLive

Avoid foam on water bodies this summer, Michigan health officials warn

LANSING, MI — Michigan health officials are reminding people to avoid surface water foam that could contain harmful chemicals ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Foam on lakes, rivers and streams can ...
WXYZ

That foam on the water? Yeah, don’t touch it.

(WXYZ) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding Michiganders and visitors to avoid foam if they see it on lakes, rivers, streams and in ...
PBS

Firefighting foam contaminates public water system in Maine

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Firefighting foam used in battling a fatal fire in an apartment building entered the public water system, prompting the water district to order thousands of residents not to ...
MLive

Avoid surface water foam while recreating outdoors, health officials warn

LANSING, MI — Michigan officials are advising people to avoid touching surface water foam as they hit the great outdoors for Memorial Day weekend. The reminder comes from the Michigan Department of ...