I have been on a steady mission to make my home more sustainable for the last few years, and how I clean has been a large part of that. One of the easiest things to replace? My dish sponge.
When creating a non-toxic home, our cleaning chemicals are usually first on the list. However, according to studies, our plastic cleaning products could be releasing microplastics with every use, coating your dishes and utensils if not correctly rinsed. Beyond that, they are washed down the drain, where they have a lasting impact on the environment.
