Eco-friendly sponges for a sparkling kitchen
Cleaners that can dish it. (Amazon/)The dish sponge is a kitchen staple, regardless of whether or not you have a dishwasher to help you tidy up after meals. This seemingly innocuous everyday object can harbor more nasty bacteria than you’d think, and should be replaced regularly. Many common sponges contain microplastics, which are a source of pollution found across the globe from the ocean to remote areas of the Pyranese mountains. These four plastic-free alternatives look good, get the job done, and are biodegradable.Always have a clean spoon when you need one. (Amazon/)Are you the type of person whose dish-washing system includes scrubbing plates first before using hot water and a sudsy sponge to finish cleaning them? These bright white cellulose sponges have a soft surface on both sides that allow you to do just that. The set of four average-sized sponges (4.3 by 2.8 by 0.4 inches) is dry...