Love a good eco sponge? So do we.

Here's a fun collection of expandable and absorbent eco-friendly sponges by the Canadian brand Plantish.

Just soak in water to expand. They're also compostable at end of use.

Why are cellulose sponges better than plastic ones?

Kitchen sponges are exposed to hundreds of different types of bacteria and experts recommend changing them once a week, which is problematic because plastic kitchen sponges take thousands of years to break down. It's recommended to use cellulose sponges which can be sanitized/disinfected in hot water (not recommended for plastic sponges)

Traditional sponges can shed microplastics which can make their way into our water cycle and end up in our rivers, oceans and drinking water.

Directions:

*Soak sponge in water and wait for it to expand.

*Use as regular normal sponge.

*When smelly, boil sponge in water for a few minutes and air dry.

Care Tips:

*Ideally dry completely between uses.

*Boil in water to kill bacteria.

*Keep away from high heat or flames.

Disposal

Cut in small pieces, then place in the green bin to compost or directly compost in the backyard.