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Stop microplastics before they escape

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Standardized microplastic measurement protocols across industrial sectors
Economic incentives for source prevention over end-of-pipe treatment
Real-time monitoring systems for industrial microplastic emissions
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The challenge

Why this program exists

Microplastics leak into the environment from manufacturing, textiles, and packaging at scale — but most industries have no way to prevent it at source. This program brings together innovators to build and deploy prevention technologies and processes that stop microplastics from entering water, soil, and air before products reach consumers.

What you do

Your journey in this program

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Wk 4
Source Point Mapping & Technology Concept
Each Solution Room identifies their specific microplastic emission source (fiber shedding, pellet handling, packaging breakdown, etc.) and develops a targeted prevention technology concept with clear technical specifications
Wk 8
Industry Partner Commitment & Pilot Design
Secure manufacturing partner willing to test prevention technology in their facility and co-design pilot parameters including baseline measurement protocols, implementation timeline, and success metrics
Wk 14
Prototype Deployment & Initial Testing
Deploy working prototype of prevention technology in partner manufacturing facility and begin collecting quantified data on microplastic emission reduction compared to baseline measurements
Wk 18
Performance Validation & Commercial Viability
Complete comprehensive testing period with robust data on prevention effectiveness, operational impact, and cost implications, while securing brand commitment for continued deployment
Program intelligence
Microplastic source prevention solutions exist but lack standardized measurement, economic incentives, and cross-industry coordination to scale from isolated innovations to systematic implementation.
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Data points
Establish standardized real-time monitoring protocols that create economic visibility into microplastic emissions costs, enabling regulatory frameworks and market mechanisms to reward source prevention investments over end-of-pipe solutions. This measurement infrastructure approach can unlock systematic adoption of existing prevention technologies while creating feedback loops that drive continuous innovation across all industrial sectors.
Key gaps identified
Standardized microplastic measurement protocols across industrial sectors
Economic incentives for source prevention over end-of-pipe treatment
Real-time monitoring systems for industrial microplastic emissions
Deployable solutions found
Xeros polymer sphere washing technology for textile microfiber prevention
PlanetCare washing machine filters for consumer microfiber capture
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