Where does the bamboo toothbrush come from?
What do you really know about the bamboo toothbrush?
Bamboo toothbrushes are found everywhere. The number of resellers is increasing day by day because you will see that it is very, very easy today to call yourself a bamboo toothbrush manufacturer. With the principle of zero waste, everyone is rushing towards this concept. At first glance, it has everything to please. But it must be said that not everything has been said about these toothbrushes adopted by those who are trying to protect the environment, like all of us. So, it is time to take stock in order to act wisely.
Some advantages of the bamboo toothbrush to its credit
The bamboo brush is appreciated, in large part, for its raw material. Bamboo gives the wooden brush an ecological aspect. As for its head, it is made of nylon. A material which, according to the brands that sell them, is compostable. Which is false. At present there is no compostable nylon on the market. Bamboo toothbrushes are therefore not entirely compostable.
Then comes the concept of zero waste to which many are attached. But between us, it must be said that using a bamboo brush is above all a fashion because the bamboo toothbrush is far from being very ecological, because only the handle is compostable.
Its origin… a defect?
Everything has been said about its advantages, but has everything been clear? In fact, many people do not know the origin of the bamboo toothbrush they use. Some brands talk about a design in Asia. While others claim that they manufacture their products in France. Something that is far from true. All productions are made in Asian countries. It is the last step which consists of marking the objects with the corresponding logo which is sometimes carried out on French territory. Which is not enough to say that the product itself is "made in France".
What if there is something better than a bamboo brush?
A toothbrush, whether bamboo or plastic, should be replaced once every three months. The bamboo toothbrush remains a disposable toothbrush from Asia.
Caliquo says it better.
What if it were possible to avoid buying one every time? Caliquo makes brushes with a refillable head. With these items, you don't have to replace the entire brush, but only the head. In this case, you don't have to throw away the bioplastic handle. Even the part to be exchanged doesn't have to be thrown away because it can be recycled if you send it back to us. The handle, on the other hand, stays in your bathroom for as long as you want.
The brand's rechargeable toothbrushes are entirely made in France. And what's more, they cost a lot less than those made of bamboo.