# Biodegradable Silk Floss By Humankind's Silk Floss is Good for the Earth and Teeth By Ell Smith | Published 2020-08-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humankinds-silk-floss References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/8/by-humankind-floss-biodegradable-silk-eco-friendly-sustainable-teeth-dental-health) & [byhumankind](https://byhumankind.com/products/floss) Most consumers are familiar with the importance of including flossing into one's daily routine, but not many consider the environmental waste that's caused by flossing, which is why By Humankind's silk floss is so important, as it keeps the earth and your teeth clean. By Humankind is a personal care brand that offers many sustainable alternatives to everyday items. The silk floss is the latest example of this as it is biodegradable. According to the brand, each spool of this product can last up to three months, and refills are available to further one's efforts in eliminating environmental waste. Good for the teeth, this product was designed with silk, vegan wax and jojoba oil. What's more is that the packaging is aesthetically pleasing and [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildberry-toothpaste) ready. Image Credit: By Humankind ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biodegradable Dental Floss:** The trend is towards environmentally-friendly dental floss made from biodegradable materials. - **Sustainability in Personal Care:** Consumers are seeking personal care brands that offer sustainable alternatives to everyday items. - **Minimalist Packaging Design:** More brands are opting for aesthetically pleasing and Instagram-ready minimalist packaging designs. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Care:** Personal care brands have an opportunity to pivot towards sustainability with biodegradable and environmentally friendly products. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The demand for eco-friendly products is on the rise, with a particular focus on reducing environmental waste. - **Packaging Design:** Packaging designers and firms can capitalize on the trend towards minimalist and aesthetically pleasing packaging designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expanding Dental Flosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expanding-dental-floss.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaus.md) - [Streamlined Flossing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-hygiene1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicalgrade-stainless-steel-toothbrush.md) - [Chocolate Milk-Flavored Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-milkflavored-flossers.md) - [Scented Dental Flosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocofloss.md) - [Innovative Natural Oral Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-bamboo-toothbrush-flosser.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Reusable Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-toothbrush.md) - [Fruit-Flavored Dental Flosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boka-floss.md)