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Home microplastic testing kits

Develop affordable test strips that detect microplastic contamination in drinking water. Target health-conscious consumers and parents.

Why now

New research showing active chemical risks makes microplastics a tangible household concern.

Who for
Health-conscious households
Business model
Ecommerce test kit sales
Effort
A few months

Families lack accessible ways to assess plastic contamination in their water sources.

Create simple color-changing tests that react with common polymer types at relevant concentrations.

Sell direct-to-consumer via Shopify with educational content about filtration solutions.

Launch with a single test for PET and PVC particles first.

Risk includes regulatory hurdles for water quality claims.

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