Are those magic sponges terrible for the environment?

Grist
By Ask Umbra®Dec 12, 2016, 6:17 am142 pts
Q. Dear Umbra, I couldn’t find a lot of information on the environmental impact of melamine sponges (like the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser). I mostly use cellulose sponge cloths for cleaning, but sometimes when I’m pressed for time and guests are coming over, those Magic Erasers call out to me. As amazing as they…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Friday Video: The Ingredients of a Truly Great Street

Streetsblog

Friday Video: The Ingredients of a Truly Great Street 128

Environmentalists targeted on social media

The Ecologist

Environmentalists targeted on social media 128

PHYSorg

World plastic pollution treaty talks collapse with no deal 121

The surprising ant strategy that could transform robotics

ScienceDaily

The surprising ant strategy that could transform robotics 119

New charges added in Argentina’s largest-ever wildlife case as key defendant attempts to flee the country

Mongabay

New charges added in Argentina’s largest-ever wildlife case as key defendant attempts to flee the country 115

PHYSorg

With waters at 32C, Mediterranean tropicalization shifts into high gear 115

No, Washington Post, Driver’s Ed Isn’t The ‘Main Cause’ of Our Road Violence Crisis

Streetsblog

No, Washington Post, Driver’s Ed Isn’t The ‘Main Cause’ of Our Road Violence Crisis 114

PHYSorg

Ivory Coast village reburies relatives as rising sea engulfs cemetery 112

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.

Featured

The Trump administration’s assault on…

The Trump administration’s assault on science feels eerily Soviet

Predator fly unleashes chaotic ant wars…

Predator fly unleashes chaotic ant wars that could save coffee

Friday’s Free-Range Headlines

Friday’s Free-Range Headlines

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Sets Record & Wins…

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Sets Record & Wins Big “Top Minivan in 2025” Award

What A Bummer … Or Repairing Our…

What A Bummer … Or Repairing Our Rear-Ended Geely EX5

XPENG & Volkswagen Group Announce Entry…

XPENG & Volkswagen Group Announce Entry into Agreement on Expanding E/E…

U.S. Energy Department Supports Critical…

U.S. Energy Department Supports Critical Minerals & Materials Supply Chain

Electric Cars Are the Future. VinFast…

Electric Cars Are the Future. VinFast Wants to Make Owning One Effortless.

Heavy Metal Meets High Tides With 3D…

Heavy Metal Meets High Tides With 3D Printer

Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised…

Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised Update/Tweaks