Grass comments on ‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water, outperforming chemical alternatives

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Isn't that tree one of those praised by natural health influencers? Is it still safe to consume if it absorbs all the junk?

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 4 points 6 months ago

sounds like he is saying the sead is used as a component of a filter rather than the tree doing the filter as part of its life cycle. I thought @twelvety@fedia.io did the tldr to relate that particular part honestly.

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[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 4 points 6 months ago (1 child)

Do not eat trees unless they're one of the trees that it's okay to eat

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[–] Railcar8095@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Same applies to fruits, vegetables, animals and rocks

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