{"product_id":"seep-eco-sponge-scourer-4-pack","title":"SEEP Eco Sponge Scourers - Pack of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 4 pack of plastic-free washing up sponge made from cellulose and loofah, with no synthetic scourer layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SEEP Eco Sponge Scourer combines an absorbent cellulose sponge with a natural loofah scrubbing layer for everyday washing-up and wiping.  It contains no plastic sponge or synthetic scourer material, so it won't shed the microplastics associated with conventional plastic-based sponges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellulose sponge with natural loofah scourer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewn together with cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7 x 11 x 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for dishes, surfaces and everyday spills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach sponge should last at least one month with suitable care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome compostable at end of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSC-sourced packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan and cruelty-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in China designed and distributed from the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we stock this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe looked at what conventional washing-up sponges are actually made from.  Many rely on synthetic foam and plastic scourer fibres, which wear down during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SEEP sponge takes a different approach: the absorbent section is cellulose and the scrubbing surface is natural loofah, joined with cotton rather that a synthetic scourer layer.  SEEP also confirms that the sponge is home compostable at the end of its useful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe alo checked the less obvious details.  The product is manufactured in China rather than the UK, and SEEP says its production uses audited factories.  There is currently no recognised industry accreditation specifically for sustainable, loofah, something SEEP itself acknowledges while it works to verify its sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's made of\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellulose - forms the absorbent section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoofah - a plant fibre used for the scrubbing surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton - used to sew the two section together; SEEP's listed specification also refers to an organic cotton label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: cellulose sponge, loofah scourer and cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to care for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze out excess water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the sponge to dry properly between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo freshen it, SEEP says it can be washed in a washing machine at around 30-40 degrees centigrade, or placed on the top shelf of a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect the loofah to soften and eventually begin breaking down with repeated washing - that is part of the nature of compostable material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnd of life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the sponge is worn out, cut it into smaller pieces and add it to your home compost. Cutting it up helps break down more quickly.  If home composting isn't available, dispose of it with your household waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEEP states that its packaging comes from FSC sources.  Recyclable with natural inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecoelaraltd.com\/blogs\/eco-living-sustainable-home-guides\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-seep-eco-sponge-scourer\" title=\"How to get the most out of SEEP plastic free eco sponges\"\u003eHow to Get the Most Out of SEEP Eco Sponges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × SEEP Eco Sponge Scourers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% plastic-free - wood pulp cellulose + natural loofah\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompostable at home at end of life\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxin-free | FSC-certified packaging | Natural inks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. size: 7cm × 11cm × 2cm per sponge\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to last at least 1 month with proper care\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree UK delivery on orders over £20\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatches within 1–2 working days\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58691056304476,"sku":"SEEP002","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/3298\/4924\/files\/SEEP_Zero-Plastic-Eco-Sponge.png?v=1786980820","url":"https:\/\/ecoelaraltd.com\/products\/seep-eco-sponge-scourer-4-pack","provider":"EcoElara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}