LoofCo vegetable sponge - luffa

Item number: 5060175850591 View all LoofCo > View more: Brushes & Sponges > Loofco - Vegetable Sponge This vegetable sponge from the luffa plant is expertly handcrafted in Egypt. A 100% biodegradable alternative to plastic sponges. This vegetable sponge makes it easy to wash vegetables without damaging them. A must-have for cleaning muddy vegetables. The scrub sponge fits neatly in the hand and, when immersed in water, swells into a soft, spongy, and flexible pad. Lasts for months and can then be composted Biodegradable and recyclable alternative to plastic scourers, brushes, and sponges Suitable for vegans Handcrafted in Egypt How to use: Rinse thoroughly before first use. Use with water on the wet skin of root vegetables with gentle pressure to scrub off dirt. To keep fresh between uses, rinse well and squeeze excess water from the cotton string and hang to dry. Occasionally wash in the washing machine or by hand. Product specifications Vegetable Sponge - Luffa Item description Vegetable Sponge - Luffa Item number 5060175850591 Country of origin Egypt LoofCo products are inspired by cleaning methods that have been tried and tested for generations. Using this knowledge, the products are expertly designed and made in Sri Lanka and Egypt. We ensure that local farmers and production workers have a pleasant workplace and are treated fairly with wages and benefits, such as medical insurance, higher hourly wages than normal rates. No children are employed. LoofCo products are vegan. Some coconut producers use monkeys to assist with their harvest. LoofCo coconuts are not harvested in this way, and we are registered with the Vegan Society. Loofah plant is a vigorously growing plant from the cucumber family that is rich in sustainable fibers yet soft and flexible. When the fruit is ripe, the inside of the loofah fruit develops a network of fibers that are perfect for cleaning and scrubbing when dried. Our loofahs are harvested, peeled, deseeded, then dried, cut into lengths, and processed by hand in Egypt. This method of processing is a natural tradition passed down through many generations Environmental information about Vegetable Sponge - Luffa Our mission is to offer an alternative to mass production of plastics such as dish brushes, scourers, sponges, and other household products that are not biodegradable or made from recycled plastic. LoofCo farming practices are sustainable and meet the highest environmental standards. Coconut and Loofah are both renewable raw materials that absorb CO2 as they grow. Furthermore, we use coconut fibers and husks leftover from feed and coconut oil production that would otherwise be wasted or burned. All elements of LoofCo products are 100% compostable and biodegradable, except for the metal core of the brushes which can be recycled. Our cardboard packaging is also recyclable. 100% plastic-free. Does not leave small plastic particles in the water.