my journey to find a natural alternatives to rockwool cubes to starting seeds for use in hydroponic and aquaponics system continues. This time I try using a loofah sponge! It has a solid structure and is absorbent and can easily be grown. But is this an ideal medium for germination of seeds?

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The Eco Alternatives series will list Eco-friendly products that are necessary in our day-to-day lives, these can replace the non-degradable, mass manufactured products that are harmful to the environment.

In the first of the series, alternatives for the plastic loofah is discussed.

You can get these loofahs and more sustainable eco-friendly products at:

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The natural loofahs are made of vegetables belonging to the cucumber family. These loofahs are skin-friendly and degradable. Unlike their plastic counterparts.

Note: Care must be taken to wash and dry the natural loofahs after every use. Dry it under the sunlight whenever possible.

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https://youtu.be/uM_tyMfosH0

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https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/loofah-alternatives#criteria

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