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Environmental activists in Venezuela are putting hair to good use by weaving donations of local locks into nets, or “booms,” that will absorb the extensive oil spill in Lake Maracaibo, one of the world’s largest and oldest lakes. Research suggests that two pounds of hair can soak up to 17 pounds of oil, so in pursuit of this innovative and cost-effective natural solution, salons, environmentalists, and those seeking a trim are working together to collect approximately seven tons of hair every three months! ✂️ | Source: The Washington Post