{"product_id":"dual-sided-cellulose-loofah-dish-sponge-2-pack","title":"Dual-Sided Cellulose + Loofah Dish Sponge | 2-Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Sided Cellulose + Loofah Dish Sponge 2-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural Cellulose + Loofah | Cotton Stitching | No Plastic | No PLA | Compostable | Recyclable Paper Packaging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sponge that replaces the one that's been quietly polluting the drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard kitchen sponge — the green and yellow one — is made from synthetic foam and abrasive nylon, both petroleum-based plastics. Every time it's used, it sheds microplastics into the drain, into the water system, and eventually into the food chain. The Dual-Sided Cellulose + Loofah Dish Sponge is the direct replacement: same two-sided format, same scrub-and-wipe functionality, no plastic anywhere in the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cellulose side is made from natural wood pulp — the material sponges were made from before synthetic foam replaced it. It soaps up, absorbs, wipes down counters, and cleans dishes the way a sponge should. The loofah side is cut from the loofah plant, a fast-growing gourd whose fibrous interior has been used as a scrubbing surface for centuries. It handles stuck-on food, tough residue, and hard scrubbing tasks without the synthetic abrasive that makes conventional sponges a microplastic source. The two sides are joined with cotton stitching — no glue, no synthetic bonding agents, nothing that interrupts the compostable end-of-life path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 4.25 by 2.75 by 1 inch, it fits the hand the same way a standard sponge does. Ships dry — hydrate before the first use, as a dry sponge will tear. The loofah side expands slightly when wet, which is normal. When the sponge reaches the end of its life, it goes in the compost bin or directly into the ground. Two per pack, wrapped in a recyclable paper sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2-pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Approx. 4.25\" x 2.75\" x 1\" thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellulose side: Natural wood pulp — for washing, wiping, and everyday dish cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoofah side: Natural loofah plant — for scrubbing, stuck-on food, and tough surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonding: Cotton stitching — no glue, no synthetic adhesives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo plastic | No PLA | No synthetic foam | No nylon abrasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompostable at end of life — compost bin or bury to biodegrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Recyclable paper sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips dry — hydrate before first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural cellulose side replaces synthetic foam — absorbs, soaps up, and wipes down surfaces without shedding microplastics into the drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural loofah side replaces synthetic abrasive — scrubs tough residue and stuck-on food without the nylon that makes conventional sponges a plastic pollution source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton stitching throughout — no glue, no synthetic bonding agents, nothing that compromises the fully compostable construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo plastic, no PLA — every material is natural, biodegradable, and safe for the water system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame two-sided format as a conventional sponge — no learning curve, no adjustment to how the sink station works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompostable at end of life — compost bin or bury directly in the ground, no landfill contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo per pack in a recyclable paper sleeve — no plastic packaging to discard on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips dry — expands slightly on the loofah side when hydrated, which is the material working as intended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Manor Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The green and yellow sponge is one of those household items that nobody thinks about until they learn what it's made of — and then it's hard to keep buying it. Synthetic foam and nylon abrasive, shedding microplastics every time they touch water. The Cellulose + Loofah Sponge is the same tool without any of that: natural wood pulp on one side, loofah on the other, cotton stitching holding it together. It works the same way, composts when it's done, and doesn't quietly contribute to a problem with every dish it cleans. The swap that should have happened years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Waste Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63778106278257,"sku":"dual-sponge-2 PACK","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/7221\/4641\/files\/dual-sided-eco-sponge-8325019.png?v=1781009375","url":"https:\/\/nativemanor.co\/products\/dual-sided-cellulose-loofah-dish-sponge-2-pack","provider":"Native Manor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}