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Inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics                                       May/2026

Inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics May/2026

The device slots seamlessly into the modest space above my washing machine. A pipe snakes down from it, drawing in wastewater from my clothes washes. At the end of each wash cycle, the machine makes a polite whirring noise: that’s the sound of the groundbreaking bit of technology working, according to its inventor, Adam Root. That invention is a microplastics filter.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/13/you-have-to-be-where-the-pollution-is-the-inventor-hoping-to-fix-your-washing-machine-to-stop-microplastics

u/playlistpro — 9 days ago

Always Loved A Film - Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon (some time ago)

This was new to me so thought I'd share. Nice to see the guys on mainstream US Television.

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u/playlistpro — 10 days ago

Delve into the birth of the New Romantic movement at the Blitz Club, where Boy George's charm and David Bowie's presence met synth beats and a cultural revolution. This uprising reshaped music, fashion, and identity, setting dress code standards even Mick Jagger couldn't meet. Led by Rusty Egan, it birthed pioneering synth grooves and gender-fluid aesthetics, influencing generations, from MTV to today's synth bands. Discover its roots and enduring impact through interviews, archive footage, and recreated scenes.

Also on Tubi, if interested.

u/playlistpro — 21 days ago

Alt 80s rarities, classics, and strange/fun videos mixed live by a professional DJ. No talking that interrupts the music, but a very friendly and active chat. Tonight will be the best night, but Saturday will be fun, too. This isn't the place to see 99 Red Balloons. You will see stuff you forgot about, loved, or didn't know existed, all in HD. And free!

https://www.twitch.tv/kimballcollins

u/playlistpro — 21 days ago