Scientists claim their invention, based on the way anchovies and mackerel feed, removes nearly all microplastics from laundry ...

Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer’s lint ...

Wastewater from household laundry has become a growing focus for scientists studying plastic pollution. Each wash releases ...

CLEVELAND — In the waters of Lake Erie is a small, but abundant threat. Microplastics, plastic particles under 5 millimeters in size. A major source? Doing the laundry. "Really that was our mission ...

Your washing machine can harbor bacteria and fungi, leading to lingering odors and potential skin irritation. Researchers ...