Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers

ScienceDaily
Apr 18, 2026, 9:53 am361 ptsTop
That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use them—shedding tiny plastic fibers that wash into water systems. Researchers estimate that globally, these…

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