Citizens in Veracruz are transforming donated hair into innovative nets to effectively absorb oil from the sea. This community-driven solution claims that one kilogram of hair can remove eight liters of crude oil, creating natural barriers that protect the coastline along the Gulf of Mexico while effectively supplementing conventional cleanup efforts.
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Veracruz limpia sus playas del petróleo usando cabello humano

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Ciudadanos de Veracruz transforman cabello donado en redes para absorber petróleo del mar, una solución comunitaria que en otras ocasiones ha demostrado que un kilo de cabello puede retirar unos ocho litros de crudo, creando barreras naturales que protegen la costa mexicana y complementan con éxito las labores de limpieza oficiales.

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