In the US alone, an estimated 400 million sponges will be "thrown away". Conventional cellulose and plastic sponges contribute to micro-plastics, require petro-chemical inputs, logging, and extensive processing. Enter, Qucurby Sponges! Qucurby sponges are ethically produced, durable, % plastic-free sponges for the kitchen and home! Grown, processed, and sewn in Mexico by local farmers and craftspeople, Qucurby sponges are made to last. Lasting 4-5 times as long as a conventional sponge, Qucurby sponges never get slimy or smell like conventional sponges. Our sponges are zero-waste, made with loofah gourd fiber, organic cotton thread and cord, packaged in a recycled cardboard box printed with soy inks and assembled without glue. Committed to environmental justice, we donate 1% of our profits to environmental justice organizations. Learn more about us on ig @qucurby or through our website www.Qucurby.com!