Cleaner Seas develops the Indi™ microfibre filter, which captures up to 700,000 microfibres per wash, preventing them from entering waterways and contributing to ocean pollution. This recyclable filter system easily connects to any front-loading washing machine, reducing the impact of microplastic contamination on marine ecosystems and the food chain.
Funding
$3.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Every time clothes are washed in a machine, hundreds of thousands of microfibers are released into waterways, contributing to microplastic pollution in the oceans and potentially impacting marine life and the food chain. Existing wastewater treatment systems are not fully effective at capturing these microfibers.
Solution
Cleaner Seas has developed the Indi™ microfibre filter, a home-based filtration system designed to capture microfibers released during washing machine cycles. The Indi™ filter connects to any front-loading washing machine and prevents up to 700,000 microfibers per wash from entering the water system. The system uses a recyclable cartridge that is easily replaced, reducing the impact of microplastic contamination on marine ecosystems.
Target Audience
The primary customers are environmentally conscious homeowners who use front-loading washing machines and want to reduce their contribution to microplastic pollution.
Features
- Compatible with any front-loading washing machine setup
- Recyclable filter cartridge system for easy replacement
- Filter unit constructed from recycled plastic
- Installation options include under-sink, on-countertop, and in-cupboard configurations
- Installation guided by video tutorials