Bamboo Toothbrush ... a small change for you is a big change for the Earth.
Plastic toothbrushes won't break down in our lifetime, nor the lifetime of our children. These Biodegradable Bamboo toothbrushes are environmentally sustainable, and do not pollute the environment. Even the packaging is biodegradable! Invented by a Brisbane dentist, this environmental toothbrush is a simple solution.
The amazing growth and self-renewing ability of bamboo means that deforestation is not necessary to produce this product.
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 years, and then harvested. It re-generates itself naturally, with minimal rain and without the need for harmful pesticides. In fact, by harvesting and using the bamboo, we help to control unwanted spread into agricultural and natural forest areas. The bamboo is grown by many local farmers (NOT PLANTATION).
The bristles are made from a polymer resistant to microbial growth during normal use, to ensure safety and durability. We recommend you rinse and dry your toothbrush after use to keep it clean.
Disposing of your bamboo toothbrush: The Environmental Toothbrush can be disposed of safely by returning it to earth in compost or landfill. Both the bamboo and bristles will biodegrade into soil, without pollution. For best results, most dentists recommend you replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months.
The Giant Panda: China’s Giant Panda consumes soft bamboo shoots, stems and leaves as its main food source. The bamboo 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. In fact, the Giant Panda does not like to eat Moso bamboo at all.
Sold individually or in a box of 12. Made responsibly in China. Adult toothbrush is Size: 7" (18cm).
