Synthetic fibres shed from dishcloths and dish brushes and wash down the sink and into the oceans. Over time these degrade into smaller and smaller particles or microplastics. These microplastics attract chemical toxins and are then ingested by marine life. The GO BAMBOO dish scrubber is 100% natural and will not contribute to the problem of plastic pollution and plastic entering the food chain. For disposal untwist the steel using pliers and pull out the bristles. The steel can be recycled and the bristles composted. All packaging is recyclable. Although the GO BAMBOO Dish Scrubber does not contain any bamboo, it fits with our zero waste philosophy and our mission to reduce plastic pollution on our beaches and in our oceans.