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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Le Mexique utilise des cheveux pour nettoyer les plages de Veracruz

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À Veracruz, les citoyens transforment les dons de cheveux en filets innovants pour absorber le pétrole en mer. Cette initiative prouve qu’un kilo de cheveux peut filtrer huit litres de brut, créant des barrières naturelles qui protègent le littoral mexicain tout en complétant efficacement les efforts de nettoyage.

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