# Bamboo Dental Brushes The Environmental Toothbrush Replaces Plastic With Eco-Friendly Wood By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-toothbrush References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/an-environmentally-friendly-toothbrush.html) & [environmentaltoothbrush.au](http://environmentaltoothbrush.com.au/) The the Environmental Toothbrush recognizes that a lot of plastic is wasted on toothbrushes. Replacing plastic handles with [bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caboo), these eco-conscious [dental devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-expanding-dental-floss) are 100% biodegradable and sustainable. Created by a Brisbane dentist, the Environmental Toothbrush even features [eco-friendly packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groupe-gm). A pack of 12 is priced at $50, including shipping. Start your mornings on the right foot with the Environmental Toothbrush. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Dental Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new dental products made from eco-friendly and biodegradable materials. - **Plastic-free Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design packaging alternatives that reduce or eliminate the use of plastic. - **Bamboo as a Substitute Material:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of bamboo as a sustainable alternative to plastic in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Oral Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly dental products and services that address the growing demand for sustainability. - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable packaging solutions that minimize environmental impact and meet consumer preferences. - **Biodegradable Product Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish production processes and technologies for manufacturing biodegradable products that are environmentally friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainability-Focused Reusable Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-toothbrush.md) - [Sustainable Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamtoo-koa-v2.md) - [Wooden Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-toilet-brush.md) - [Innovative Natural Oral Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-bamboo-toothbrush-flosser.md) - [Aluminum Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suri-sustainable-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicalgrade-stainless-steel-toothbrush.md) - [Modular Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Eco-Conscious Charcoal Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoal-toothpaste1.md) - [Gentle Electric Bamboo Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumineux-electric-toothbrush.md)