When it comes down to it, one of the areas of one's life from which it's hardest to eliminate waste is hygiene, but the Bamboo Toothbrush from the aptly named Bamboo Brush Society makes it easier to get rid of plastic waste in the bathroom. The brush is nearly 100 percent biodegradable, and it still provides the dentist-approved cleanliness that's essential to oral hygiene.
The body of the Bamboo Toothbrush is completely biodegradable in both the kids size and the adult size. The bristle, however, are made from nylon, so they need to be removed for proper disposal. The reasoning behind nylon bristles is that the only reliable biodegradable material for bristles is currently pig hair. Thus, in the interest of keeping the brush vegan, the Bamboo Brush Society opted for nylon.
What's Driving This Trend
- Biodegradable Toothbrushes
- Companies can innovate on sustainable toothbrushes using different biodegradable materials for the bristles.
- Vegan Toothbrushes
- Companies can innovate on toothbrushes that are both sustainable and vegan, possibly using plant-based materials for bristles.
- Circular Hygiene Products
- Companies can innovate on creating a circular economy for hygiene products to help reduce waste and encourage recycling.
Who This Affects Most
- Oral Care Industry
- Companies in the oral care industry can innovate on eco-friendly and sustainable products and packaging to meet consumer demands for sustainable hygiene options.
- Eco-friendly Consumer Goods Industry
- Companies in the eco-friendly consumer goods industry can expand their offerings to include sustainable and biodegradable hygiene products.
- Waste Management Industry
- Companies in the waste management industry can work with manufacturers to develop better recycling and disposal programs for sustainable hygiene products.
