I’m very excited to launch this new product at the start of Plastic Free July.
Our new Eco Kitchen Sponge Cloth is a game changer – a plastic-free reusable cleaning sponge that can be home composted and is completely biodegradable.
Plastic Free July is a global movement that highlights the importance of reducing our use of plastics and combating plastic pollution. I love this initiative because it offers practical solutions to the challenge of getting rid of single-use plastic. Like me, Plastic Free July believes that small steps can make a big difference and that we can all have an influence by doing simple things at home.
It’s one of the reasons we make our lovely linen bowl covers, which replace single-use plastic film for covering food.
What Can We Do To Reduce Plastic Use At Home?
This could be avoiding bottled soft drinks and bottled water, refusing pre-packaged produce, choosing reusable coffee cups and sharing the Plastic Free challenge with family and friends.
One of my bugbears has always been plastic sponges used for dishwashing. Over 400 million plastic sponges are thrown away every year in the UK alone, almost all of which are made from non-recyclable plastic that will take hundreds or thousands of years to decompose. They leave microplastics in our waterways and soil, causing further damage to our environment.
New Eco Kitchen Sponge Cloths
We’ve found a great solution. Our new 100% compostable, biodegradable sponge cloths are plastic free, super absorbent, hard wearing and reusable. Made from renewable natural resources — 70% pure regenerated cellulose and 30% cotton fibres — they are kind to the environment and printed with our beautiful designs, so you can match your cloth to your kitchen or bathroom.
Each cloth lasts 6–12 months depending on use. Then simply cut into pieces and place in your paper recycling, or pop into your home compost bin with regular food and garden waste. In tests, after 8 weeks the sample had dissolved by 80% in microbial active soil, and after 24 weeks it had totally dissolved, leaving no residue and no plastic — unlike conventional cloths and sponges.
How To Use
Place each dry sponge under the tap to rehydrate it. As it becomes wet, it turns soft and springy. Simply squeeze it out and start cleaning! After use, rinse and leave to dry. To refresh, pop in the washing machine or dishwasher and re-use for 6–12 months.
What Do We Love About These Sponge Cloths?
- Sustainable, biodegradable and safe to compost
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Plastic free, long lasting and practical
- Eco packaged with a low impact recyclable paper band
- Printed in Cornwall using water-based ink
- 70% cellulose / 30% cotton fibre cloth made in Europe
Why Not Try Them Out?
Our Eco Kitchen Sponge Cloths come in packs of two (one grey and one off-white) with a range of beautiful designs to choose from. They reduce your single-use plastic consumption and help create a more eco-friendly home.
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