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Parts & evidence
| Part | Material | State | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| bristles | Agave fiber or palmyra fiber | non-plastic | “Agave fiber or palmyra fiber (plant fiber) bristles.” listing ↗ |
| handle | Bamboo | non-plastic | “Bamboo grown without pesticides.” listing ↗ |
| staples | Metal | non-plastic | “Metal staples to hold the bristles.” listing ↗ |
| varnish coating | water-based polyurethane | non-plastic | “Sealed with a water-based polyurethane (synthetic material similar to rubber) varnish.” listing ↗ |
Research on plastic in dish brushes
Official
Peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and standards bodies.
“The study found that every sponge tested lost material during use, resulting in the release of microplastics.”
Quoted verbatim and linked to the source. We make no health claims of our own. Read the sources and judge them yourself.
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