Small changes matter. Our scrubbers clean your dishes while helping keep plastic out of the ocean.
Why do we need a new scrubber?
Have you ever wondered how clean your kitchen sponges are?
Imagine this: your seemingly innocent sponge hosts millions of bacteria, from salmonella to E. coli, creating a breeding ground for infections. Researchers discovered a staggering 45 billion bacteria per square centimeter—equivalent to the inside of a toilet.
Dish sponges can harbor millions of bacteria per square inch and contribute a significant amount of landfill waste annually due to their frequent disposal after use, especially considering their widespread use in households worldwide.
Many dish sponges are made from synthetic materials like plastic (polyurethane, polyethylene) or cellulose derived from wood pulp. These materials do not readily biodegrade in landfills and can persist long, potentially harming wildlife and ecosystems.
It's time for a solution that revolutionizes kitchen hygiene.
Why nets?
Approximately 640,000 tons of fishing gear are abandoned annually in our oceans, creating perilous hazards for marine life and the environment. Fishnets, particularly those made from non-biodegradable materials like nylon, can have significant negative impacts such as:
Marine Life Entanglement: Active nets and abandoned nets (ghost nets) can entangle and harm marine animals such as fish, turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals, leading to injury, suffocation, or death.
Damage to Coral Reefs and Habitats: Dragged along the seafloor, fishnets can destroy sensitive habitats like coral reefs, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Plastic Pollution: Like other synthetic fishing gear, fishnets contribute to the global plastic pollution crisis as they break down into microplastics, entering the food chain and harming organisms at all levels.
Resource Intensity: The production and disposal of nylon nets require significant energy and resources, contributing to carbon emissions and environmental degradation during their lifecycle.
In fact, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns that if this issue persists, plastic waste in the oceans could outnumber fish by 2050.
Who are we?
We’re two passionate friends who love all things culinary. One of us thrives in the kitchen, while the other brings the joy of eating (and, of course, takes on the dishwashing duties).
Frustrated by the quick demise of traditional sponges, we decided it was time for a change. With one of us holding a degree in product design and the other dedicated to sustainability, we combined our skills and creativity to embark on this exciting adventure. We’re all about making kitchen life easier and more fun, and we can’t wait to share our journey with you!
