Author name: Elira Vanthos
Elira Vanthos holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Materials Science and has spent over a decade developing plant-based alternatives to synthetic cleaning tools. A certified Zero Waste Advisor, she led R&D for a EU-funded project on marine-safe biodegradable sponges derived from luffa and mycelium. Her work bridges traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge biomaterials innovation.