Dear kitchen sponge, how I love you! So convenient and easy is the kitchen sponge. It’s cheap and I can just toss them in the trash when they get old. Grab a new one, toss the plastic wrapper in the trash and everything is good again. This is what I did before I knew the garbage can was lacking magical portal powers. Darn, you muggle trash can! When the kitchen sponges ran out we switched to 100% cotton washcloths and bamboo food scrapers. I choose 100% cotton because it can be composted at the end of its life. The washcloths will last for a few years, unlike a sponge. Not only will it save on waste but money too. Most people like saving money. The bamboo food scrapers work great and I got a 4 pack on Amazon for about $12. There was a bit of an adjustment period where I admittedly longed for a kitchen sponge but I got through it and like most breakups, I came out tougher after.
This blog is my family's journey to living with less. We are exploring a zero waste life and blogging about it along the way. What the Waste?! is a comedic and informative source for how to start being environmentally responsible, informed about the dangers of plastic, and how to make better choices. Follow along with my family to see where to begin and what works. My promise to you is that I'll tell you what you need to know and keep it real along the way. You might just find that less is more!
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You know what, I never really liked sponges. I just didn't know what to use to scrub pots and pans. But, hmmm, now that I know of this blocks, I'll start working them on to dishwashing routine.
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Thanks for the comment! We have been using these bamboo scrapers for a while and they work great and really hold up well. The best part is that it's a renewable resource and it goes in the compost.
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