The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these sticky natural polymers to clean up water. Now, they report in ACS Omega that okra and/or fenugreek extracts attracted and removed up to 90% of microplastics in ocean water, freshwater and groundwater.
I hate articles like this because if it gets popular soon health influencers will be telling everyone that eating okra and fenugreek will cure all diseases or that taking some proprietary okra/fenugreek supplement will cure all diseases.