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- 1Kitchen sponges release trillions of microplastic fibers, study finds●Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers
Researchers have found that common cleaning sponges shed trillions of microplastic fibers during everyday use, sending tiny plastic particles into wastewater and the environment. The findings add household cleaning products to the growing list of everyday items contributing to microplastic pollution, and many people are questioning which sponge alternatives are safer.
- 2Sun King Lands $5 Million Acumen Investment to Expand Solar Access in Zambia●Sun King Secures USD 5 M Acumen Investment To Expand Solar Access In Zambia
Off-grid solar company Sun King has secured a USD 5 million investment from Acumen to expand access to solar energy in Zambia. The funding is aimed at growing the company's pay-as-you-go solar products among households with limited or unreliable access to electricity. The move highlights continued investor interest in African off-grid energy startups working to close the continent's power access gap.