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Melamine sponges pose a hidden danger to the environment, according to researchers.

Melamine sponges can erase some of the most stubborn stains. More commonly known by a famous brand-name version of the product — Mr. Clean Magic Eraser — these sponges are beloved for their ability to clean without the need for additional cleansers. But each time you use a melamine sponge, it sheds microplastics — and a lot of them. Taken together, all the melamine sponges worldwide release 1.