{"product_id":"swedish-dishcloth-the-marine-mammal-collection","title":"Swedish Dishcloth \/\/ The Marine Mammal Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf paper towels and plastic sponges had a baby, Swedish dishcloths would be it. And these babies make perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Practical, adorable, and oh-so-sustainable 🥰\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from 70% cellulose and 30% cotton, our marine mammal-themed reusable Swedish dishcloths are an eco-friendly alternative to paper towels and sponges alike. They're incredibly absorbent \u003cem\u003e(they can hold 20x their weight in liquid!)\u003c\/em\u003e, but they dry super fast so bacteria doesn't have time to grow, smell, and spread like on traditional plastic sponges. Plus, they're machine washable and will last 9+ months with regular use, but when they do reach the end of their life, they're fully backyard compostable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur full line of Swedish dishcloths are designed and printed in Seattle using water-based inks. Each collection is available as a set or as individual cloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 Learn more about Swedish dishcloths and why we absolutely \u003cem\u003e~adore~\u003c\/em\u003e them \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/adropintheoceanshop.com\/blogs\/blog\/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-swedish-dishcloths\"\u003eover on the blog!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSwedish Dishcloth Quick Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReusable, washable, super-absorbent spongy cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplaces 17 rolls of paper towels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashable and reusable for 9+ months\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInfinitely more sanitary than sponges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocally printed-to-order with water-based inks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% plastic free, vegan, and cruelty-free\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐋 Round out your sustainable kitchen with one of our \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlebluemarket.com\/products\/dish-soap-bar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esolid dish soap bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Swedish dishcloth is approximately 6.75\" x 7.5\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e70% cellulose, 30% cotton, water-based ink\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTo Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust like a sponge, wet your Swedish dishcloth, wring out excess water, and get down to cleaning. Check out \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/adropintheoceanshop.com\/blogs\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-swedish-dishcloths\"\u003e12 of my favorite ways to use a Swedish dishcloth\u003c\/a\u003e over on the blog, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash your Swedish dishcloths with the rest of your laundry and hang dry. We prefer to lay them flat to dry or hang with clothespins so they dry flat. Or, pop your dishcloths in the dishwasher on the top rack for a quick wash and sanitize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackaging + End of Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Swedish dishcloths will either be completely unpackaged or wrapped in reused kraft paper. The kraft paper can be reused or curbside recycled. At the end of their life, cut up your Swedish dishcloths and toss them in your backyard compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally in Seattle, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEthical Guarantees\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in USA\u003cbr\u003eVegan\u003cbr\u003eWashington-Local\u003cbr\u003eWoman-Owned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🌎 You care about the planet. So do we.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook. I get it. It’s HARD to be an EcoWarrior. Someone who cares about the planet and wants the most sustainable products available - from the ingredients to the packaging to the way that product gets to your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seems like everywhere we turn, someone, \u003cem\u003esomewhere\u003c\/em\u003e, is greenwashing us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut our superpower at A Drop in the Ocean is sorting through the BS, calling it out, and making sure our products are the absolute most sustainable and truly zero waste products we can find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo on top of all the things we mentioned above about what makes our reusable forest-themed Swedish dishcloths so sustainable, here’s a few other things you should know:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re actually practicing what we preach behind the scenes.\u003c\/strong\u003e In 2022, we saved all of our trash for four months, and \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/adropintheoceanshop.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-zero-waste-is-a-zero-waste-store\"\u003ewrote a whole blog post on it\u003c\/a\u003e. The tl;dr version is this: \u003cem\u003ein four months, we only produced two pounds of trash\u003c\/em\u003e. Everything from the packaging our products come in down to the Sharpie we use to write “Fragile” on your box is zero waste to its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re an online-only zero waste store - which is highly intentional.\u003c\/strong\u003e It may seem counter-intuitive, but \u003cem\u003eonline shopping is actually more sustainable than in-person\u003c\/em\u003e. I’m a data nerd at heart and I love diving into the research, and there are countless studies that have shown that online shopping is the most sustainable way to get your everyday essentials. Don’t believe me? \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/adropintheoceanshop.com\/blogs\/blog\/impact-of-online-shopping\"\u003eCheck out our whole blog post on the sustainability of online shopping.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe ship ugly boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order from A Drop in the Ocean is not going to arrive in a pretty, branded box. It’s gonna show up in a reused tea box, or a donated Amazon box, or maybe even an inside-out Girl Scout Cookies box. All of our shipping materials are always 100% plastic-free and reused as much as possible, with curbside-recyclable paper tape and a post-consumer recycled paper shipping label. It won’t be pretty, but it will be zero waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGot more questions about our zero waste products or our practices behind the scenes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Just send us an email! I’m always happy to chat all things eco.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Drop in the Ocean","offers":[{"title":"Blue Whale","offer_id":49763274981531,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orca","offer_id":49763275014299,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray Whale","offer_id":49763275047067,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Marine Mammal Collection (Set of 3)","offer_id":49763275079835,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/1975\/4395\/files\/adito-swedish-dishcloth-marine-mammal-collection-full-1.jpg?v=1791656060","url":"https:\/\/littlebluemarket.com\/products\/swedish-dishcloth-the-marine-mammal-collection","provider":"Little Blue Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}