How Fruit Peels Can Remove Pollutants from Water (VIDEO)

Dickinson College

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Vegetable and fruit peels have been shown to remove pollutants from water. Dickinson College chemistry professor Cindy Samet demonstrates how dried, ground avocado peels can remove methylene blue dye in a matter of hours.

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Joe O'Neill, Dickinson College

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