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Cleaning sponges release trillions of microplastic fibers, study finds
Original: Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers
New research finds that common cleaning sponges shed trillions of microplastic fibers during everyday use, adding a significant and previously underappreciated source of plastic pollution to household wastewater. The findings are drawing wide attention online, with readers debating practical alternatives and the broader implications for microplastic exposure in homes.
Why now: A new study reveals a surprisingly large source of microplastic pollution in an everyday household item.
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- Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers · littlexsparkee · 17
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