Most “recyclable” materials never get recycled—and Phoebe saw the problem firsthand while working in the recycling industry. Her response was to build Floofah, a 100% plant-based, plastic-free loofah designed down to the thread and packaging. In this Zoomterview, journalist and entrepreneur Nayeema Raza speaks with Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree Phoebe about creating a sustainable product company from scratch after earning her MBA at Haas. Phoebe explains how Floofah goes from loofah gourd to finished product, working with generational growers in South China and eliminating synthetic materials at every step. You’ll learn: • Why “wish cycling” can’t fix gaps in recycling infrastructure • Where plastic hides in everyday bathroom and kitchen products • How natural loofah gourds become plant-based shower and kitchen scrubbers • How Floofah compares with plastic loofahs that need frequent replacement • How Phoebe uses technology, including Zoom, to manage global supplier relationships • Why she chose solopreneurship over a traditional corporate career Floofah can be used on skin and kitchen surfaces, including nonstick and cast iron, without synthetic additives. Discover more intimate conversations with the Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees—and explore all 50 founders: https://www.zoom.com/en/audiences/solopreneurs/ #PlasticFree #SustainableProducts #Recycling #GreenLiving #WomenFounders #Solopreneur #ZoomSolopreneur50 #Zoomterviews

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