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Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers
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Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers

ScienceDaily·@HashtagPLUS·about 1 month ago
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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…

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MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback
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MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback

ScienceDaily·@HashtagPLUS·about 2 months ago
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The ozone layer has been on track to recover thanks to the Montreal Protocol—but a loophole may be holding it back. Chemicals still permitted for industrial use are leaking into the atmosphere at higher rates than expected.…

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