Samsung's Less Microfiber Filter is an Essential Step Towards Taming the Microplastic Menace

Samsung launches Less Microfiber Filter to combat microplastic pollution from laundry cycles.

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Innovative external accessory offers a solution to reduce microplastic emissions during laundry.

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Less Microfiber Filter captures and compresses microplastics, requiring monthly cleaning.

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Samsung's Less Microfiber Cycle and Filter aim to prevent microplastics from entering the environment.

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Tests show up to 98% of microfibers trapped, equivalent to preventing eight plastic bottles' worth of microplastics per year.

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Samsung's collaboration with Ocean Wise and Patagonia demonstrates commitment to sustainability.

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Less Microfiber Filter compatible with Samsung's SmartThings platform for easy maintenance.

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Global rollout of Less Microfiber Filter to begin, with availability in Korea, U.K., and upcoming release in India.

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