Fit for hard scrubbing of tiles and bathroom floors
- Hard Bassine bristles removes the toughest of stains
- Lightweight and comfortable for erect sweeping
- Does not leave scratch marks
- Metal socket for added strength and quality
- Highly durable
- Zero plastic used - fully safe for use along with acidic cleaning agents
Read the full product story here
Raw material
Coconut and Palmera nut coir are renewable materials sourced locally
Timber is sourced locally from vendors that get it from scrap wood or from trees that are abundantly available in the area
Production
Made by local workers (young adults and women) in southern India
Coir is stacked, cleaned and prepared to be added to the brush
Wood is shaped into the brush handle through a machine-hand process
No glue or plastic is used
Environment impact
Only compostable and reusable natural materials are used
The brushes can be discarded in nature without environmental harm
Modern machinery helps create an effective workflow while reducing energy use
Sustainable (renewable) use of wood in the products - by using scrap wood mainly, or trees that are locally in abundance
UNSDG 12.5; "reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse"
Social impact
Employing marginalised workers and giving them livelihoods
Empowering workers with help outside employment such as government microfinance schemes
UNSDG 8.8; "Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment"
Livelihoods impacted: 17 young adults and women
A product-specific Sustainability Report is provided with each product order.
SCOURER BROOM | bassine bristles | zero-plastic | durable | rural development
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ORDER DETAILS
- Price: send inquiry for updated prices
- Minimum OQ: 250-500 pieces
- Availability: pre-order
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Customization: available
- Branding: private label / Source For Future generic label
- Packaging/labeling: pre-packaging/labeling available [see customizable packaging/labeling solutions here]