I’ve been searching for alternative for a plastic toothbrush. And came across bamboo toothbrush. What a great idea, this will reduce plastic waste and help the environment. I switched to using bamboo toothbrush and ditch the old plastic brush that I have.
Every person used a few toothbrush each year. Do you ever wonder where they go after you toss it. In North America only , over a billion toothbrushes are thrown in the landfill every year. Now imagine if all countries contribute to that waste. And consider how many people live in our planet that uses couple of toothbrush a year and thrown it away, that’s a huge amount of waste.
WHATS WRONG WITH THE PLASTIC TOOTHBRUSH?
That little thing that we conveniently buy from stores and toss away every 3 months as the dental expert advice, does it really affect the environment. Will it matter if I switched or not?
HERE ARE THE FACTS
- Plastic toothbrush are made from toxic chemicals. They are made from a combination of plastic material derived from crude oil, rubber and a mix of plastic and cardboard for the packaging.
- Electric Toothbrushes Leak Out Toxins. The electric toothbrush that we have are made of plastic and rubber. The batteries that it used if not disposed off properly causes harm to our environment.
- The process of making toothbrush uses a lot of oil resources. Oils that are not renewable.
- They take 400 years to decompose. They release chemical in the air as they settle in the landfill, creating even more damage to our environment.
- They pollute the ocean. Most of them end up in our ocean endangering marine life and potentially killing them. The plastic that gets broken down to smaller pieces are consumed by fishes. These plastic both contaminate our ocean and our food.
WE HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE!!!
BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH…they are the eco-friendly alternative to the plastic toothbrush. Because bamboo is a renewable and sustainable resource it will help eliminate our plastic waste in the environment. Handle is made of bamboo and the bristle are BPA free nylon. There’s some that are really 100% plastic free. Handles are made from bamboo or wood and bristle are made from pig hair.
WHY BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH?
- Bamboo toothbrush are eco-friendly. The handle is made entirely of bamboo which are degradable and the nylon-4 bristle degrades faster that the nylon-6 material used on plastic toothbrushes.
- Bamboo is naturally antimicrobial. It preserve oral hygiene and gives you the same quality of cleaning that a plastic brush can offer.
- The bamboo used is completely sustainable. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth.
- They are classy and unique. Some of them comes in compostable packaging.
If your thinking of reducing waste and living green and you don’t know where to start – switching to a bamboo toothbrush is one step to make. You can purchase them now on grocery stores or you can buy them at Amazon.
CARE AND DISPOSAL OF MY BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH
- Store toothbrush on a dry place.
- Clean bristle after usage.
Take care of your bamboo toothbrush as you would with your plastic toothbrush. Bamboo toothbrush will last just as long as a regular toothbrush. Dentist recommends replacing your toothbrush every 2-3 months to maintain good oral hygiene.
DISPOSE YOUR BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH PROPERLY
- Re-use or up-cycle the toothbrush. You can use them for cleaning.
- Pull the bristles out with pliers and recycle. Bristle can go to the plastic recycle bin.
- Throw the bamboo handle in the bio-waste bin.
NOW, DECIDE TO SWITCH TO A BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH, ITS A BETTER DECISION FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT.
