Gurugram startup converts salon hair waste into water-purifying drain mats

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A Gurugram-based founder has developed a system that repurposes discarded human hair from salons into pollution-absorbing mats. Called the HydroHair Barrier System, these mats are placed in drains to trap contaminants before they reach larger water bodies. The innovation leverages keratin, a natural protein in hair known for its oil-absorbing properties, to filter pollutants. Pilot tests of the system have shown measurable reductions in key water pollution indicators, suggesting practical viability.

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