Hey Deer Ones,
It's been a while, I know. Blogging and shopping (aside from groceries) is not really a big part of my life anymore as I've regrettably had to move into adult life but I still kind of miss it and want to start making posts again. As time has passed my interests have evolved, I have put a higher value on sustainable practices and purchasing choices and I want my posts to reflect that. So here we go...
Australia uses 30 million toothbrushes a year. These are hard plastic, non-recyclable items that end up in landfill where it will remain for a long time. Switching to a sustainable bamboo brush is a very simple and affordable way we can reduce the impact this has.
I am currently looking into different brands to pick my own. If anyone has any advice or recommendations please share. For now I want to sure some of the information I’ve found out about them for anyone wanting to make the switch:
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| Charcoal Bamboo Toothbrush - $4.50 from Biome |
† Be careful of believing that these brushes are 100% biodegradable. Many use synthetic bristles (such as nylon), which is not biodegradable. These must be removed and disposed of before composting/burying the handle.
† Synthetic bristles can contain BPA or other harmful chemicals (same as in plastic brushes) so keep that in mind. Some brands advertise they are BPA free.
† As far as I’m aware no brand has found a solution for a safe to use bristle that is 100% biodegradable outside using animal hair bristles (not really a solution for any vegans out there and doesn’t sound too appealing to me either)
† Look into where the bamboo is sourced so you can make the informed decision. Some use plantation bamboo which may involve land clearing which is not a sustainable practice.
† MOSO bamboo is FSC certified and seems to be the most recommended brand for sustainable bamboo products (the pandas will thank you).
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| Bamboo Toothbrush - $6.95 from Bondi to Byron |
† Most recommend that you change toothbrush every month, though they do last much longer than that and are still safe to use.
† Price range seems to be on par with advertised or branded toothbrushes. You can also generally buy in bulk so you will have a year or more supply.
Thats about all I’ve found out so far, if there is anything people feel I should add let me know~
