1.6 billion: This is the number of used sponges that are thrown away each year in France, according to the French Consumer Safety Commission (CSC). That’s an average of 52 sponges per year per household that end up in the trash! In 2025, it is time to say goodbye to the classic sponge that hangs on the edge of the sink and to finally adopt the sponge that is washable, durable, ultra hygienic and reusable for several years.
Why say goodbye to the classic sponge?
In a world where the concern is focused on ecology and the preservation of our environment, each gesture account. Our consumption habits are changing at high speed, to respond to the environmental challenges we face. As we focus more and more on reducing waste, using sustainable products becomes essential.
Every year, millions of disposable sponges end up in the trash, often made up of non-recyclable synthetic materials, who put decades to decompose. Worse still: these sponges, when they lie around on our sink or our work surface, gurgle with bacteria. For clean surfaces and shiny dishes, it’s better to upgrade to a alternative smarter: the washable sponge.
Goodbye to the classic sponge: hello to the washable sponge
One of the main advantages of the washable sponge is its simplified maintenance. Unlike conventional sponges which quickly accumulate bacteria, it can be cleaned thoroughly by simply putting it in the dishwasher or making things once a week at maximum temperature 60°C. Then simply wring it out and let it air dry. Result ? A sponge that is always clean, ready to be reused.
In addition to being a gesture for the environment, using the washable sponge is also a way of making savings. By replacing 13 disposable sponges per year, you not only reduce your waste, but also your expenses. This type of ecological sponge generally guarantees you one year of use without having to run out and buy new sponges every weeks.
Washable sponge: where to find it?
Where to find it? For some time now, many brands have been offering washable sponges in addition to dishwashing liquids. so green. This is particularly the case of YA.QA who is actively engaged in reduce plastic use and water consumption by offering a soft and scratchy double-sided sponge, washable, ultra hygienic and reusable for 1 year. To combine with your dishwashing liquid to dilute and refill! Fortunately, they are not the only ones to have launched into this business: you can find washable sponges at Nature& Découvertes, HEMA, but also Greenweez and La Marque en Less.
Good news: you can also make your own sponge using tawashi. This zero waste method allows you to reuse materials you already have at home (mainly old tea towels or clothes) to make a washable, durable and eco-friendly sponge.
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