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Eco-Seed! Tawashi: The Zero-Waste Sponge
Those lonely socks missing their match are secretly waiting for a second life in your kitchen. Come weave your own washable Japanese sponge and turn everyday textile scraps into the ultimate eco-friendly cleaning hack.
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix (Paris 18th)
About
The Maurice Genevoix library hosts a workshop on October 27, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00, teaching you how to turn stray socks into a tawashi, a reusable Japanese sponge. Designed for participants aged 8 and up, this eco-friendly session focuses on waste reduction and creative textile recycling. The event is free of charge and fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with cognitive disabilities. To attend, you must book your spot in advance by contacting the library staff directly, by phone, or via email. Join this convivial gathering to learn practical skills for a more sustainable household.
Using recycled fabrics (here, we will take care of your single socks!), learn how to make a tawashi, a Japanese washable and reusable sponge that helps reduce daily waste.
Simple to make and accessible to all, this workshop is an opportunity to discover a creative way to give a second life to textiles destined to be thrown away.
A friendly moment to chat about reuse, learn an eco-friendly action, and leave with a useful creation for your home.
The extra touch
Making a tawashi helps raise awareness among young and old about waste reduction, the reuse of materials, and more sustainable consumption, while developing creativity and manual dexterity.
For everyone from 8 years old, by registration via email at bibliotheque.maurice-genevoix@paris.fr or by phone at 01 46 07 35 05 or finally with the librarians on site.
Our take on this event
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Maurice Genevoix library invites you to discover the art of making a tawashi. During this one-hour workshop, running from 16:00 to 17:00, you will learn how to transform old socks into durable, washable sponges. This creative process is a simple and effective way to promote sustainable consumption and give new life to household textiles destined for the bin.
The session is open to anyone aged 8 and older. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, and the activity is adapted for those with cognitive disabilities. It provides a welcoming environment to discuss waste reduction and develop manual skills while crafting a practical item for your home.
Participation is free, but advance registration is required. You can secure your spot by speaking with the librarians on-site, calling the library, or sending an email. Come ready to repurpose your worn-out socks and contribute to a greener daily routine.
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