Let’s talk today about brushing teeth. We were horrified to learn that one billion plastic toothbrushes are discarded every year creating over 50 million pounds of annual waste – and that’s just in the US! We at The Amazing Blog don't be part of this problem and have no intention of littering our beautiful planet with plastic toothbrushes. This is why we like to use more eco-friendly toothbrushes that are made from natural and environmentally-friendly materials like bamboo. We’ve found some very sustainable and stylish toothbrushes from the new indie brand Bamwoo.
Bamwoo is founded in the UK by Matt Clark, an outdoor sports lover. Matt grew up with a big love of nature, our planet and travel. One evening when Matt was strolling along the Berawa beach in Bali, taking in its beauty, he accidentally tripped over a plastic bottle – which made him stop and wonder about all the other plastic flotsam and jetsam cluttering the sea. This was his light bulb moment when he thought about what he could contribute to clean up and help stop all the plastic waste. Bamwoos’ main mission is to reduce plastic consumption and to re-forest the planet. This is where they have replaced plastic with sustainable, biodegradable alternatives with products such as toothbrushes. We like Matt’s promise: “By using a bamboo toothbrush can really help to change the world and we'll plant a tree for each one you buy from us.”
Bamboo toothbrushes take fewer resources to be produced and than the plastic ones. Beside Bamwoo being environmentally-friendly, they are also stylish and come with three different colour strips at the base of the brush or plain. Bamwoo toothbrushes are made with BPA-free nylon bristles, which are gentle and pliable, these are not harsh on the gums or tooth enamel and makes them 96% less plastic than a standard toothbrush. Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants, which need no fertilizer and turns the carbon dioxide into oxygen. Mosu bamboo, is the type of bamboo used in the production of their toothbrushes and is naturally antibacterial meaning that it doesn’t get mouldy when left damp. More importantly, they are light, gentle and hygienic to use. There are two sizes one for adults and the other for children. We particularly like is that Bamwoo toothbrushes have different colours, as we hate our toothbrushes getting muddled with the others in our household! They are all at a very reasonably priced £3.65 each. To complete the set for your oral hygiene, Bamwoo has created Bamboo Interdental Brushes which also help you to maintain healthy gums and a healthy planet they are vegan products made of zero plastic. And lastly, for your toothbrushes to stay clean and dry, the Ceramic Toothbrush Holder adds a finishing touch. Made of high-quality ceramic, it keeps your bamboo toothbrushes upright so they can air dry quicker. For each product sold Bamwoo plants a tree, so you are helping to make the world cleaner and greener place. We think that this is something worth investing in! You can purchase any of the Bamwoo products here.