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Koala Eco
Koala Eco - Bamboo & Agave - Scrubbing Brush
$9.90AUD
- Vegan
- Cruelty Free
- Plastic Free
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Chosen, not stockedA short catalogue. Each piece earns its place against something we already sell.
Held in Perth & MelbourneStock sits in our own warehouses on both coasts, so what the site says is in stock genuinely is, and it reaches you sooner.
Low-tox by standardEvery product is measured against the Pure Standard before it earns a place.
The Detail
A Retro-Inspired Scrubbing Brush in Bamboo and Agave
A circular bamboo base that sits comfortably in the palm, with bristles of agave plant that shift stubborn stains from pots and pans without scratching delicate surfaces. Stamped with the Koala Eco logo, and good-looking enough to leave beside the sink.
Key Features
- Sustainable bamboo base, which Koala Eco describe as naturally anti-bacterial.
- Bristles made from agave plant fibre.
- Palm-sized circular design, stamped with the Koala Eco logo.
- Tough on stains, gentle on delicate surfaces.
- No plastic anywhere in the brush.
Pure Standard
- Stiff enough to be worth owning. Most plastic-free brushes are too soft to shift anything, so you end up back at the scourer. Agave bristles have real bite on a baked-on pan, and still will not scratch enamel or a good non-stick.
- No plastic anywhere. Bamboo base, agave bristles, no synthetic fibre. The standard washing-up brush is entirely plastic and sheds it into the sink with every use.
- Two fast-renewing plants. Bamboo and agave both regrow quickly and need very little to do it. That is most of what makes this a genuinely better object rather than a nicer-looking one.
- It earns its place on the sink. Small, round and stamped, rather than the usual moulded plastic thing you hide in the cupboard. We stock it partly because people actually leave it out.
- Honest note. Koala Eco do not publish how the bristles are fixed to the base, so we cannot confirm it is fully home compostable, and we will not claim it. That is why Transparency scores where it does below.
Overall score:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Low-Tox & Material Safety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) |
| Sustainability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Manufacturing Transparency | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) |
| Packaging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) |
How to Use
- Hold the base in your palm and work in small circles. It is designed to be gripped, not held by a handle.
- Best on baked-on pots and pans, oven trays, and the base of the sink.
- Safe on enamel and non-stick: the agave will not scratch.
- Pair it with a dish soap rather than relying on the bristles alone.
Care Instructions
- Rinse after use and stand upright to dry.
- Avoid soaking, which shortens the life of the bamboo.
- Do not put it in the dishwasher.
Product Details
Material & Construction
Bamboo base with agave plant fibre bristles. No plastic.
Specifications
- Format: palm-sized circular scrubbing brush, no handle.
- Weight: 100g.
- Dimensions: not published by Koala Eco.
Our Take
A scrubbing brush that looks like it belongs on the sink rather than under it. Bamboo, agave bristles, no plastic anywhere, and enough bite to deal with a baked-on pan. Small, cheerful and quietly better than the supermarket version.
Purely Organic
Good to know
Frequently asked
What is the scrubbing brush made from?
A sustainable bamboo base with bristles of agave plant fibre, with no plastic.
Will it scratch my pans?
No. The agave bristles are stiff enough for stubborn stains but will not scratch delicate surfaces.
How do I care for it?
Rinse after use and stand it upright to dry. Avoid soaking, which shortens the life of the bamboo.
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