Are you following a sustainable lifestyle? Then planet-friendly dental care with an eco-friendly toothbrush should definitely be a part of your journey!
Eco-Friendly Toothbrush
Had no idea? Let us introduce you to a greener way of keeping your teeth clean.
Sustainable Dental Products: Need of the Hour
As per the ADA, one must replace their toothbrush every 3 to 4 months. [1] Hence, a billion toothbrushes are used by Americans every year. [2]
Imagine the same impact at a global level.
As the use of plastics rises at an unbelievable rate, so do its negative consequences.
The earth shouldn’t have to suffer in order to maintain our oral health.
A plastic toothbrush can take up to 500 years to decompose. Most of them pile up in landfills or the ocean, further affecting the biodiversity. [3]
This act is adding to plastic pollution around the world. Do you wish to do your part to control it? Then switch to eco-friendly toothbrushes!
What Are Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes?
Eco-friendly toothbrushes are produced from renewable resources like bamboo or recycled plastic.
Additionally, they are frequently packaged in compostable or recyclable materials. [4]
Research has shown that using bamboo toothbrushes or toothbrushes with replaceable heads is more environmental friendly. [5]
Furthermore, the bristles of toothbrushes also come with sustainable variants such as bioplastics.
Bioplastics are derived from natural plant-based sources and not real plastics. [7]
Let’s have a look at a greener variant of the next step of your dental routine.
Brush For Change 6 Pack
$25.00
Humble Brush Adult - black, soft bristles
$4.31
SURI Sustainable Electric Toothbrush
$76.75
What Is an Eco-Friendly Floss?
Your average dental floss is made of 100% nylon. And the main packaging is fully made of plastic which further adds to non-biodegradable waste.
Moreover, floss is a single-use product, and experts advise against reusing dental floss. [8]
However, there is a sustainable option you can go for to floss your teeth.
You can choose either silk and candelilla wax floss or silk and beeswax floss.
Silk and candelilla wax floss is available with floss refills in glass and metal dispensers.
On the other hand, silk and beeswax floss is packaged in a fully biodegradable cardboard or bio-plastic box. [9]
TreeBird- Pure Silk Eco Floss
$9.99
Eco Roots- Zero Waste Floss
$9.99
Eco Floss- Plant-Based Vegan Dental Floss
$5.12
Conclusion
To sum it up, you must go for plant-based, recyclable, or reusable options for an eco-friendly oral care routine.
We must act responsibly and do our bit to preserve our planet. Remember, there is no planet B.
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