Instead of
Synthetic sponges Natural sponge or loofah
Why switch
Healthier
No plastic grit shedding onto your dishes as the sponge wears down.
Greener
Foam and “magic” sponges shed microplastic fibres as they abrade; loofah and cellulose compost.
The impact
You, per year 12 plastic sponges
All of the world 97.2 billion plastic sponges skipped / year
If everyone across the world switched, every year that’s:
- 97.2 billion plastic sponges
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce
A loofah or wooden brush lasts far longer than a monthly foam sponge.
Reuse
Rinse and dry between uses; boil or wash to refresh it.
Recycle
Plant-based sponges compost; synthetic ones are landfill.