What makes sponges bad? Find out in this harrowing episode of your new favorite green living podcast, where our intrepid heroines dive into bacteria, dishwashing, and even baby washing.

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What we bought:
Sea Sponges

Other stuff:
Scrub & Throw Loofah

Resources:
Greenhive on Eco Friendly Sponges
Impactful Ninja: Are Sponges Eco-Friendly
Australian Marine Conservation Society on Sea Sponges
Council of Fashion Designers on Hemp
Common Objective on the Environmental Benchmark for Fibres
NY Magazine on Eco Friendly Alternatives to Sponges
Nature.com article on how gross kitchen sponges are
NPR on Can You Really Not Clean Your Kitchen Sponge
CNN on Your Dishwashing Sponge vs Brush
Time on How to Wash Dishes with a Sponge
Brightly on Dishwashing vs Handwashing

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