What Is A Guppyfriend Washing Bag & Why Do You Need One?

Sustainability is a key priority in the design and manufacture of all Red Paddle Co and Red Original products. As the world’s leading inflatable SUP brand, it shouldn’t be surprising that we’re pretty big fans of the ocean and protecting it as much as we can. That’s why we’re so delighted to be able to offer the Guppyfriend Washing Bag, which provides a pragmatic solution to the water pollution that’s created when we wash our clothes. By washing your clothes inside a Guppyfriend Washing bag, you prevent harmful microplastics from polluting oceans and rivers when you wash synthetic textiles, whilst helping to protect the quality of the clothes. The broken fibres collect in the corners of the Guppy Bag and can be easily disposed of once the wash cycle has finished.

Why Is It So Important To Use A Guppyfriend Washing Bag?

Most of the clothes that we wear today are made from synthetic, fossil-fuel based plastics, such as nylon and polyester. Every time you wash them, a countless number of microfibres make their way into oceans, rivers and lakes from your washing machine. These harmful pollutants are then consumed by aquatic organisms who can’t distinguish the tiny particles from their actual food. This doesn’t only result in serious harm to animals and nature, but also to human health.

Once consumed by fish and other species, these tiny plastic particles can make their way into our own bodies via the food chain. This means that by using a Guppyfriend Washing Bag, you’re taking an important step towards helping reduce the microplastics problem.