The more ecological alternative to the bamboo toothbrush
The bamboo toothbrush
The toothbrush is an essential personal hygiene accessory. We use it every day, and we change it every 3 months according to the recommendations of health professionals. However, it is made of plastic which is a powerful pollutant, and it is not effective in the fight against overconsumption and waste reduction. However, there is no question of stopping brushing your teeth. The ecological and sustainable alternative is to use a toothbrush made of natural materials such as bamboo.
Before going any further and if you have not read our complete file on the bamboo toothbrush, I invite you to read it here: complete file bamboo toothbrush
Choosing a bamboo toothbrush
Good dental hygiene must be respected to ward off infections, cavities, loosening, tartar, etc. The best way to do this is to brush your teeth daily, but you don't use just any toothbrush. Many people have turned to the bamboo toothbrush . The latter has a compostable, natural, sustainable and ecological bamboo handle while having the same advantages as a traditional toothbrush. Bamboo is a plant that grows and renews itself quickly in Asia, and its cultivation does not require any chemicals. It also contains antimicrobial agents. For our planet, the bamboo toothbrush is biodegradable, because the handle can be sent to the compost, recycled or burned in the fireplace. But it is clear that it does not only have advantages.
Not 100% compostable
Currently, the bamboo toothbrush is very popular because of its natural raw material. But it's a different story for its head, because it is made of nylon bristles that are not compostable. Moreover, to this day, there is no compostable and biodegradable nylon yet. So, the bamboo toothbrush is not entirely compostable. Its origin also prompts questions since bamboo does not grow in Europe, but only in Asian countries. If you ever find a bamboo toothbrush made in France, it is only the labeling that is done here. Its transport to Europe impacts the environment. Its carbon footprint is really real. For a sustainable solution, the bamboo toothbrush does not meet all the conditions, but fortunately, there is another alternative.
Caliquo toothbrushes
The toothbrush of the Caliquo brand stands out from the others because it is of French production. It is equipped with a rechargeable head . So, you no longer have to throw the toothbrush in the trash after use, you just have to change the head. The latter is made of vegetable plastic. For the handle, it is made of recycled plastic. But again, these are Made in France products that are manufactured in Lyon, which means that they do not cross borders to arrive in your bathroom, unlike bamboo toothbrushes. If you are also interested, the French brand Caliquo offers a 100% natural and ecological ear cleaner that is made with beech wood found in Europe.
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