Bamboo toothbrushes are one of the oldest types of toothbrushes, originating from ancient China. Now falling back onto old traditions the bamboo toothbrush has gained popularity in modern times, not to mention it is a great way to start your zero waste journey! But say you love your current toothbrush and you don't see the reason you should make the switch, well here is why. On average we throw away 1 billion toothbrushes each year, that is equivalent to 50 millions lbs of waste added to landfills. Switching over to bamboo toothbrushes will help you avoid contributing to this waste.
It is important to remember that these bamboo toothbrushes are not entirely plastic free. The bristles do still consist of Nylon unfortunately. However, this toothbrush has a significant amount of less plastic in it furthermore creating less damage to the environment and the animals.
You might be questioning, "How good is a bamboo toothbrush for my teeth though?" and thats a great question! You'll be happy to know that dentists at Parkcrest Dental Group claim that as long as you are continuously keeping up with teeth and gum health bamboo toothbrushes should have no negative affects.
Benefits
. Eco-Friendly
. Biodegradable
. Naturally antimicrobial
. Creates less waste
. Comes in compostable packaging