Auriculi and ecological cotton buds, what are the differences?

Because plastic is dangerous for the planet, since January ¹ , 2020, all single-use plastic objects are banned, and cotton swabs are no exception. At this moment, many people are still wondering what to replace these plastic sticks with a small cotton at each end, know that the ecological cotton swab or auriculi is a more environmentally friendly alternative.

Plastic cotton swabs, real dangers

Disposable plastic cotton swabs are harmful to the environment for two reasons. Indeed, the handle, which is made of plastic, is a major pollutant of our planet, and cotton cultivation is harmful. The stem is very small, which makes these cotton swabs very difficult to recycle. In addition, because of its size, it is easily transported in the oceans and ends up in the bodies of marine animals or reduced to microparticles of plastic under the effect of wind, sun, soil and currents. As for the cotton at the ends of these disposable cotton swabs, it is not ecological. Its cultivation is very polluting and is accompanied by the intensive use of insecticides and pesticides which are also very polluting for the environment. Let us also specify that cotton cultivation exploits thousands of women, men and children. Given all the problems caused by these little cotton buds, it is therefore normal that they are banned from use.

Ecological alternatives

When it comes to eco-friendly cotton buds , there are different choices available to everyone. For example, there are oriculi or auriculi, wooden ear cleaners and cardboard cotton buds. The oriculi is a reusable ear cleaner with a curved tip made from bamboo. It has been used for centuries in Asia to clean the ear canal, even before the appearance of traditional cotton buds. Cardboard cotton buds are disposable, but they are a compostable and biodegradable material. Wooden ear cleaners are also excellent solutions for ear hygiene. The advantage of eco-friendly cotton buds is that even if they end up in the oceans, they do not release any microplastics, so they have no impact on the health of marine animals. But no matter which eco-friendly ear cleaner you choose, you must always be careful when using it to avoid perforated eardrums, bleeding and pain.

Ear cleaners from the French brand Caliquo

Based on the principle of preserving the environment, the Caliquo brand offers an even more interesting ecological alternative: ear cleaners or auriculi made of noble European wood made in France. They are designed according to the zero waste concept, they are specially created to limit their environmental impact. They do not clutter the trash, because they are ecological and reusable objects. After each use, simply clean them with water or a wipe. But Caliquo ear cleaners also allow everyone to save money, because it is not necessary to buy them regularly since these objects are used for years. Since these are Made in France products, they do not emit a carbon footprint which is very harmful to the planet.

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