Cleaning sponges for the kitchen and bathroom are a breeding ground for germs and tend to wear out pretty quickly, so it is both advisable and necessary to frequently replace them. With so many such products being either hard or impossible to recycle, that presents something of a waste problem. Enter the compostable sponge…
EcoVibe’s Compostable Sponges are made from plant cellulose (wood fibre) but are still absorbent, durable and hygienic, as well as being plastic-free and biodegradable when it is time to replace them. Unlike their synthetic cousins, there are no petrochemicals involved in the manufacture of these sponges, and they leave no microplastics behind. They can be boiled, microwaved and dishwashered to sterilise them, are UK-made and delivered in sustainable packaging.
Also of interest is the Safix Coconut Fibre Scrub Pad (available wholesale from ecoLiving), which is made from coconut hair, bonded with natural latex and is therefore biodegradable. Despite being plant-based, the pad is durable and long-lasting (for many months) and is ideal for scouring bathroom tiles or pots and pans without scratching them.
Various other types of eco sponge and cloths (not necessarily compostable) are sold by Big Green Smile, The Clean Market, iHerb and Peace with the Wild, among others.
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Cleaning sponges for the kitchen and bathroom are a breeding ground for germs and tend to wear out pretty quickly, so it is both advisable and necessary to frequently replace them. With so many such products being either hard or impossible to recycle, that presents something of a waste problem. Enter the compostable sponge…
EcoVibe’s Compostable Sponges are made from plant cellulose (wood fibre) but are still absorbent, durable and hygienic, as well as being plastic-free and biodegradable when it is time to replace them. Unlike their synthetic cousins, there are no petrochemicals involved in the manufacture of these sponges, and they leave no microplastics behind. They can be boiled, microwaved and dishwashered to sterilise them, are UK-made and delivered in sustainable packaging.
Also of interest is the Safix Coconut Fibre Scrub Pad (available wholesale from ecoLiving), which is made from coconut hair, bonded with natural latex and is therefore biodegradable. Despite being plant-based, the pad is durable and long-lasting (for many months) and is ideal for scouring bathroom tiles or pots and pans without scratching them.
Various other types of eco sponge and cloths (not necessarily compostable) are sold by Big Green Smile, The Clean Market, iHerb and Peace with the Wild, among others.