Toothbrush Tierra Verde medium

Features

• The handle of the brush is made of polished bamboo. Thanks to its ergonomic shape, it fits perfectly in the hand
• Soft bristles gently care for your teeth
• They are made from a mixture of nylon and vegetable plastic, the source of which is castor oil
• They do not contain harmful BPA (Bisphenol-A) or phthalates
• We recommend that you periodically change the brush after 3 months. You'll know it's time when its fibers start to split
• Made in china

Why is bamboo so great?

• Bamboo is an excellent renewable resource. It is the fastest growing plant on Earth
• Due to the natural content of antimicrobial substances, it is not necessary to use fertilizers or pesticides during its cultivation.

What about the degradability of bamboo toothbrushes?

• Bamboo is a purely natural material and is completely compostable
• However, it is different with brushes
• Although they contain a high proportion of plant components, they are not completely degradable and therefore not compostable
• Until about the 1930s, most toothbrushes used pig bristles, and this is the only option today to have a toothbrush made of 100% biodegradable material (if it has a wooden body).
• We considered using pig bristles as a natural material. However, I have consulted dentists about their use, who say they are not an ideal solution these days. Microbes are more likely to settle on pig bristles, which means they do not meet current hygiene requirements and are essentially ineffective. This is not a problem with nylon. And because it is not an animal product, it is also compatible with a vegan approach to life

Bamboo bristles?

• Some companies claim that their brushes are made from bamboo
• If you catch such a brush, a simple test is enough: take a match and watch what happens if you expose the brushes to the flame.
• If the bristles look like nylon and start to melt in the flame as if they were made of plastic, it only means one thing: THEY ARE plastic
• No toothbrush has bamboo bristles because such bristles are simply not produced
• Try to imagine wooden brushes - and bamboo is apparently quite a similar material

Composition

• The body of the brush is made of Moso bamboo
• Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth
• It contains natural anti-microbial substances and therefore it is not necessary to use fertilizers or pesticides in its cultivation.
• The brushes are made of 100% nylon.
• They contain a proportion of plant material, but are still not 100% biodegradable

Bristles hardness: medium - medium

Brush length: 18 cm

Our advice

• When the brush is used up, you can break off the head and dispose of it in the mixed municipal waste. The handle belongs in the compost or you can use it again - for example as a name for flower beds

See also the other products of the Tierra Verde brand, which are in the categories Toothbrushes, Cosmetics and Mouth and teeth. If you are not sure about choosing this product, take inspiration from the Classic Toothbrushes category.