You can pick up a synthetic sponge for just a few dollars. But a natural sea sponge, hand-harvested from the Mediterranean seafloor, could set you back $30. Harvesting these sponges is dangerous ...

My neighbor texted me one morning notifying me that a vining plant from her thriving garden had gone rogue and was scaling a ...

Growing luffa is an increasingly-popular way to produce your own sustainable, natural sponges in your backyard. The luffa ...

Brightly coloured, synthetic bath buffs and kitchen scrubbers are a familiar sight, but growing your own natural sponges will provide you with a supply of more planet-friendly alternatives. The origin ...

Loofah sponges are an eco-friendly sponge alternative because they’re completely natural and sustainable. To get rid of yours, simply throw it in the compost. If you don’t have the means to ...