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There are three types of the Bamboo Environmental Toothbrush: Medium Bristles, Soft Bristles, and Soft Bristles for Children. They are BPA and formaldehyde free, fair trade and vegan friendly.
These toothbrushes, invented by a Brisbane dentist, are a simple solution to the millions of plastic toothbrushes added to landfills every year. They are made from bamboo, a natural cellulose fibre, they are biodegradable, environmentally sustainable, and do not pollute the environment.
The amazing growth and self-renewing ability of bamboo means that deforestation is not necessary either. Even the packaging is bio-degradable.
These toothbrushes are also sold in packs of twelve.
These formaldeyhde-free toothbrushes have been recommended by the respected envirnomental organizations the David Suzuki Foundation and The Soft Landing.
About The Environmental Toothbrush:
The handle is made of moso bamboo, an environmentally sustainable material. Bamboo is technically considered a member of the grass family. It is the fastest growing plant on earth, and incredibly abundant. The bamboo is cultivated for three to five years and is then harvested. It re-generates itself naturally, with minimal rain and without the need for harmful pesticides. Harvesting and using the bamboo also helps control unwanted spread into agricultural and natural forest areas. The bamboo is heat treated to carbonise the surface of the bamboo, giving it a quality finish and good service life. The carbonisation finishing process provides water resistance and prevents the growth of microbes (bacteria and moulds) during normal use.
The bristles are made from a BPA FREE polymer resistant to microbial growth during normal use, to ensure safety and durability. The manufacturer has tried to find a biodegradable bristle but as of this time, there is nothing available – apart from boars hair (don’t want to go there). They are not Nylon 4 and as far as the manufacturer knows, there are no bristles made from Nylon 4 on the market today.
Dentists recommend you rinse and dry your toothbrush after use to keep it clean. They also recommend that your toothbrush be replaced at least quarterly (every 3 months) and after an illness.
Disposing of your toothbrush:
The Environmental Toothbrush can be disposed of safely by returning it to earth in compost or landfill. The bamboo handle will biodegrade into soil, without pollution. The manufacturer recommends removing the bristles before disposing a brush.
The Giant Panda: China’s Giant Panda consumes soft bamboo shoots, stems and leaves as its main food source. The Environmental Toothbrush honours the Giant Panda and does not harm their habitat or food sources. The type of bamboo used to create the bamboo toothbrushes is the high Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys Pubescens), which has no leaf growth on the first 5 metres of the stem and therefore does not serve as a food source for the Giant Panda or the small panda.
The hundreds of choices we make each day impact the environment. Sometimes it’s a big decision; sometimes it is as small as changing your toothbrush. Millions of toothbrushes are used and disposed of each year, contributing large amounts of waste to our landfills. The plastic they are made of will not break down in our lifetime, or within the lifetime of our children. Imagine that on a global scale. Invented by a Brisbane dentist, The Environmental Toothbrush is a simple solution. Made from bamboo, a natural cellulose fibre, they are 100% biodegradable, environmentally sustainable, and do not pollute the environment. The amazing growth and self-renewing ability of bamboo means that deforestation is not necessary either. Even the packaging is bio-degradable. Making the change to the Environmental Toothbrush will do the planet some good.
2009 News.com.au Green Awards WINNER - Green Invention and People's Choice Awards!
Toothbrushes are individually packaged in a 100% recycled and biodegradable paper box.
1% of all Canadian sales of The Environmental Toothbrush is donated to 1% For the Planet member organizations.
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