Plant-Fibre Scourer Sponges – Pack of 10

Environmental Impact Score: 6.2 / 10

Sustainability Rating: Good

Category Scores

• Material choice — 1.5 / 2
Made with plant-based fibres, but the supplier does not say which fibres, or whether the scourer layer or any binder contains synthetic material.

• Reusability — 1.4 / 2
Each sponge is used again and again for washing up, but sponges are replaced regularly, which is why these come as a pack of ten.

• Durability / lifespan — 0.9 / 1.5
Kitchen sponges wear out with regular use, and the supplier does not state how long each one lasts.

• Recyclability — 0.2 / 1
Used kitchen sponges are not accepted in kerbside recycling.

• Biodegradability / compostability — 0.5 / 1
Plant-based fibres break down under suitable conditions, but without the full composition we can't say the whole sponge will.

• Renewable / recycled / lower-impact material — 0.7 / 1
Plant-based fibres come from renewable sources, though the supplier does not state what share of the sponge they make up.

• Replaces a wasteful product — 0.8 / 1
Replaces conventional synthetic kitchen sponges, though it is still a product that is replaced regularly.

• End-of-life disposal — 0.2 / 0.5
Until the supplier confirms the full composition, a used sponge is best put in general waste.

Key Sustainability Strengths

• Made with plant-based fibres
• A swap for conventional synthetic kitchen sponges
• Used many times before it needs replacing

Sustainability Limitations

• The exact fibres, and whether the scourer layer or any binder is synthetic, are not specified by the supplier
• How long each sponge lasts is not specified by the supplier
• Not accepted in kerbside recycling
• We hold no compostability certificate, so breakdown of the whole sponge is not confirmed
• Made in the United Kingdom and imported to Australia

Overall Assessment

A plant-fibre alternative to conventional kitchen sponges, scored conservatively because the supplier hasn't given the full composition. Like any sponge it is replaced regularly and can't be recycled. If the supplier confirms the sponges are made entirely from plant materials, we'll re-score them.

Delivery time for this item depends on our supplier's current lead time. If you need it by a particular date, please contact us before ordering and we'll confirm the timing.

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