Food & Wine

Your Sponge Could Contain Microplastics — Try a Non-Toxic Option, Starting at $2

Adam Rothbarth was the former Food & Kitchen Writer for VICE's shopping page, Rec Room, and contributes to Chicago Magazine, Eater, and more. Scrub Daddy’s two-sided sponges take cleaning up a notch, ...
Newsweek

Scientists Warn of Harmful Release from ‘Magic’ Sponges

A common household cleaning tool could be exposing you to trillions of microplastics every month, new research suggests. Melamine sponges, also known as "magic" sponges, are made of a network of hard ...
The Daily Dot

‘Get rid of the sponges’: Expert says traditional dish sponges are ‘toxic’ and transfer bacteria to your dishes. Then he shows what to use instead

He believes they should be thrown out. In a viral video with over 91,200 views, TikTok user Dr. Daniel Pompa (@drpompa) called out a friend for still using traditional kitchen sponges and warned ...
C&EN

Melamine sponges shed microplastics when scrubbed

If you own a pair of white shoes or have ever tried to remove crayon from a wall, you’re probably thankful for melamine sponges. These products practically erase tough stains and scuffs through their ...