Maven Moment: Are There Sustainable Sponge Alternatives?

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By Joanna LaceyJan 27, 2021, 4:55 am183 pts
When you think of plastic waste, kitchen sponges might not readily spring to mind. But the brightly colored sponges and scrubbers that are popular today are made of petroleum-based plastic. Are there better alternatives? The old-fashioned sponges that Mom used to buy in the supermarket were natural cellulose, a…

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