During a visit to a friend’s garden, I noticed some vines on the fence that had the most beautiful yellow flowers. There were also long green pods, resembling zucchini, that measured about 18 inches ...

African loofah sponges have been used for centuries for their exfoliating properties. Made from the fibrous interior of the loofah plant, these sponges are a natural and eco-friendly alternative to ...

In this video, I explain what happens when a luffa sponge goes to seed and how to easily grow and make your own luffa sponge. I also explain the difference between a luffa sponge and a sea sponge.

1. How many times can I reuse a bath towel? 2–4 uses max for most people. wash sooner if the towel smells, you're sweating heavily, someone's ill, or you live in humid conditions. Towels trap skin ...

New products for fall include compostable sponges, portable bonfires, and several pretend-play toys. Scrub & Throw offers a sustainable loofah sponge for cleaning that is also compostable. City ...

At first glance, Nam-Joon Cho’s lab at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University looks like a typical research facility — scientists toiling away, crowded workbenches, a hum of machinery in the ...

There is nothing like a refreshing bath after a sweaty workout or a hard day outside. The feeling of freshness and the pleasant odour after the bath is the contribution of the ubiquitous soap. In ...

There’s a remarkable vine that can provide you with a shady trellis, showy flowers, tasty fruit, and perfect bath sponges … and can be grown as a cash crop to boot! The plant–which is a native of the ...