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Fiora Naturals Hair Detangling Brush -100% Bio-Friendly Detangler hair brush w/ Ultra-soft Bristles- Glide Through Tangles with Ease - For Curly, Stright, Women, Men, Kids, Toddlers, Wet and Dry Hair

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Natural’ bristle makeup brushes are made from animal hair. The type of animals used vary and can consist of goat, pony, squirrel, badger, and horsehair. Their small team of artisans in Germany are paid living wages and receive days off for religious holidays and cultural ceremonies. Based on my research into eco-friendly dental products, I would argue that the most sustainable toothbrush would be one with a reusable handle made from recycled plastic, with replaceable heads made up of recycled plastic (number 5, which is also recyclable) with bio-based plastic bristles. But there is not much evidence to support this (or contradict it!). Without seeing evidence of quality assurance tests and clinical studies, it’s impossible to say for certain if they are better for the planet. To truly measure the impact of one product compared to another, a life cycle analysis needs to be completed. Is Bambooi offering to recycle brush heads?

When it comes to linking carbon footprint with negative impacts on health, a study in the British Dental Journal showed thattoothbrushes with replaceable heads actually have the least impact. They even rank better than bamboo toothbrushes. Examples that we have tested: They source some materials from waste, like wooden roots left over when the rest of the tree is used commercially. See if they have a recycling scheme for when your toothbrush is no longer usable (we list these here).If something is biodegradable, it simply means that it breaks down in the presence of bacteria. This is possible for some types of plastic. None of the biodegradable handles I have come across have independent testing to support their claims. This only solves half the problem – the starting point for the plastics is more sustainable by using biomass (crops like castor bean oil) instead of conventional fossil fuels. They have a lower carbon footprint.

Biodegradable plastics could be made from either bio-based plastics or conventional fossil fuel based plastics. Again, in this respect, it is potentially only solving half the problem (the waste end). By using bioplastics we are still relying on single use plastics Barnaby’s Brush: stainless steel handle, bamboo replaceable head with charcoal infused nylon bristlesBamboo may seem like the most logical choice because it is a “natural” material. As a renewable resource it does have the lowest impact in terms of carbon emissions. This is especially true when compared to fossil fuels used for plastic. At present there is not a good compostable option for toothbrush bristles – see our guide on recycling toothbrush bristles. As we know all too well by now, there is no Planet B, so now really is the time to make those small, easy changes. Your first step? Opt for an eco-friendly toothbrush. Using existing mailing systems e.g. Royal Mail (UK) can make online shopping more environmentally friendly than next day courier services.

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