Popular Post Dirtyhip Posted February 23, 2020 Popular Post Share #1 Posted February 23, 2020 I found cellulose sponges that have a scrubby side made out of nut shells. They are really nice and no plastic. When they are all done, they can be composted. Everyone should buy them. Especially, Randomguy. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted February 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: I found cellulose sponges that have a scrubby side made out of nut shells. They are really nice and no plastic. When they are all done, they can be composted. Everyone should buy them. Especially, Randomguy. What does RG have that needs scoured ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted February 23, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 23, 2020 Could they make them from the backs of women’s thighs? Endless source of renewable materials. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 23, 2020 Picture please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted February 23, 2020 Just now, Further said: What does RG have that needs scoured ??? He could use them in his fastidious 30 minute showers. On his feet maybe? You may have missed RG's rant earlier . Spinoff thread. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted February 23, 2020 17 minutes ago, Airehead said: Picture please? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 23, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 23, 2020 I have seen those. Did not know it was made of shells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted February 23, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 23, 2020 Do they work well? How are they for scratching? I have some nice pots and pans and dont want their surface scoured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far Posted February 23, 2020 Share #9 Posted February 23, 2020 43 minutes ago, Further said: What does RG have that needs scoured ??? You really gotta ask that question??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted February 23, 2020 I am skeptical. If feels very much like those disposable sponges. They don't scratch my non stick. The scrubby surface feels less scratchy than those on stick sponges. The blue ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted February 23, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 23, 2020 How are they against the support of microorganisms growing in the fibers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted February 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, donkpow said: How are they against the support of microorganisms growing in the fibers? No idea. I guess you could say the same about my dish cloth. It's kind of hard to scrub dishes with only my fingers. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted February 23, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 23, 2020 40 minutes ago, 2Far said: You really gotta ask that question??? Rhetorical.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted February 24, 2020 Share #14 Posted February 24, 2020 17 hours ago, Airehead said: Picture please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 24, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 24, 2020 20 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: I found cellulose sponges that have a scrubby side made out of nut shells. They are really nice and no plastic. JEEBUS!!! Now we're gonna bleed the planet dry producing nut shells for scrubby sponges????? What other ingenious way will we come up with to destroy our environment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted February 24, 2020 Share #16 Posted February 24, 2020 Ground walnut shells can be used to clean the insides of jet engines. Abrasive media. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share #17 Posted February 24, 2020 34 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: JEEBUS!!! Now we're gonna bleed the planet dry producing nut shells for scrubby sponges????? What other ingenious way will we come up with to destroy our environment? Byproduct of the nut industry. You don't eat them. These would be trash, correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted February 24, 2020 Share #18 Posted February 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Byproduct of the nut industry. You don't eat them. These would be trash, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 24, 2020 Share #19 Posted February 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Byproduct of the nut industry. You don't eat them. These would be trash, correct? No. Surely there are a multitude of uses already. Now you're just creating a market to create MORE waste to change to something "wholesome". What's wrong with plastic derived scrubby sponges???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted February 24, 2020 Share #20 Posted February 24, 2020 18 hours ago, donkpow said: How are they against the support of microorganisms growing in the fibers? Coco coir is resistant to microorganism growth. That is a benefit to it being used in flooring applications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted February 24, 2020 Share #21 Posted February 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: No. Surely there are a multitude of uses already. Now you're just creating a market to create MORE waste to change to something "wholesome". What's wrong with plastic derived scrubby sponges???? Many of the products made of manufactured materials were created to overcome shortcomings of the natural materials. Not least is the lack of availability of natural materials. Consider the priority and scale of production utilizing natural resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted February 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: No. Surely there are a multitude of uses already. Now you're just creating a market to create MORE waste to change to something "wholesome". What's wrong with plastic derived scrubby sponges???? What is wrong with using a natural product? Like microfiber, it sheds. I have never seen plastic biodegradable sponges for sale. Usually, I use a rag, but it will not remove stuck on things. It's Monday. Give me a break. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted February 24, 2020 Share #23 Posted February 24, 2020 Just now, Dirtyhip said: It's Monday. Give me a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted February 24, 2020 Share #24 Posted February 24, 2020 That's nuts. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 24, 2020 Share #25 Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: No. Surely there are a multitude of uses already. Now you're just creating a market to create MORE waste to change to something "wholesome". What's wrong with plastic derived scrubby sponges???? A lot of nut shells are ground up and used as filler in livestock feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 24, 2020 Share #26 Posted February 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, Kzoo said: A lot of nut shells are ground up and used as filler in livestock feed. NOW WE'RE GONNA STARVE ANIMALS!?!?!?!?! This is INSANITY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted February 24, 2020 Share #27 Posted February 24, 2020 The Central Valley of California produces more than 1.6 million tons of orchard waste and nutshells annually from around 1 million acres of almond, pistachio and walnut orchards. (Above) walnut shells for disposal (photo courtesy Markku Bjökman). https://bioenergyinternational.com/biofuels-oils/aemetis-signs-long-term-lease-cellulosic-ethanol-plant-site-california 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted February 24, 2020 Share #28 Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: Byproduct of the nut industry. You don't eat them. These would be trash, correct? They are used in landscape down here where we grow them. Very pretty mulch and driveway cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD Posted February 24, 2020 Share #29 Posted February 24, 2020 Is there a brand name you recommend? Can you nuke them while moist to kill germs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share #30 Posted February 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, MickinMD said: Is there a brand name you recommend? Can you nuke them while moist to kill germs? Full circle are what these are. I assume you can cook them. I have used this trick. A chemist friend told me I am weakening the sponge. LOL, I told her that it is no big deal, because it will likely be tossed, before I need to worry about lack of strength. My only concern is that the sponge is white. Really white! Like bleached white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted February 24, 2020 Share #31 Posted February 24, 2020 38 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Full circle are what these are. I assume you can cook them. I have used this trick. A chemist friend told me I am weakening the sponge. LOL, I told her that it is no big deal, because it will likely be tossed, before I need to worry about lack of strength. My only concern is that the sponge is white. Really white! Like bleached white. The bleached white would make it easier to see how dirty the sponge is and tell if bacteria is growing in it. So actually probably useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted February 25, 2020 Share #32 Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 1:16 PM, BuffJim said: Could they make them from the backs of women’s thighs? Endless source of renewable materials. And I remember a line from Steinbeck's East of Eden: "Oh, strawberries don’t taste as they used to and the thighs of women have lost their clutch!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted February 25, 2020 Share #33 Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 10:21 AM, Dirtyhip said: I found cellulose sponges that have a scrubby side made out of nut shells. They are really nice and no plastic. When they are all done, they can be composted. Everyone should buy them. Especially, Randomguy. Nut shells composted?? You're right. RG needs those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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