Are natural sea sponges greener than synthetic shower poufs?
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Q. I'm trying to green my bath and beauty routine, and I'm wondering about natural sea sponges. They seem to be more eco-friendly than plastic shower poufs, but they come from live animals and I'd hate to contribute to the depletion of ocean species. Is it green to use a sea sponge? – Marianna, MTComments
Synthetic bath puffs are made of plastic mesh, which is derived from petroleum, aka OIL. The process of making plastic pollutes the air, depletes non-renewable resources and, as we've seen with the recent situation in the gulf of Mexico, the process of getting the black stuff can have disastrous consequences.
One also must consider the other end of the issue: where it goes when it leaves your bathroom. That puff is eventually going to wear out and when it does, it goes in the trash.... More
I heard you could stick one in the blender, then strain it with a coffee filter and it could still regenerate back. Does any body know if this is true or bull?
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This article was helpful as I was concerned about unnecessarily causing of harm to the sponges and the eco system. This is something for which I would have to think on a bit more. Even though it is said the sponges can be taken in a nice way, too many people are not interested in nice. They want to get the job done and get their paycheck. Reading more about this from an ethical company who takes the time to ensure mother nature is put first as well as the well-being of the living sponge.... More
Replying to my own comment. After reading up on the sea sponges I personally don't feel good about using them. It seems unnecessary and I would feel guilty for a few reasons: that all that trouble was gone through for me to bath with the sponge when I could use cotton or a sustainably harvested plant fiber. It is a living being considered an animal for which 'The sponges are picked, then prepared by beating them until the living cells fall off of the skeleton. The skeleton is the part that you.... More
My only 'isssue' is if such a natural sea sponge actually feel any pain despite not having any nervous system.
Perhaps my concern is whether it is actually proper to use other animals for our pleasure and not for necessity (bathing is not a necessity not that anything is implied)
It just got me thinking after some .... More
Get over it steve5. The Romans used sponges in theirs Baths. AH! and also to wipe and clean their Butts. Enjoy!!
Thank you for the great answer article about Sea Sponges. I am the proprietor of the Natural Bath & Body Shop which currently is the largest online source for sea sponges and loofah products. We only use natural methods to clean and prepare them. Most of the process is simple elbow grease and sheep shearing scissors. As a.... More
