Final Up to date on January 23, 2024
You will see a typical theme all through my instagram feed – smiles! Tons and plenty of smiles.
After I say “Breaking zero waste dwelling down right into a step-by-step course of with plenty of positivity and love,” I imply it! And, I received the grins to show it.
Dental hygiene and having a vivid, white smile is sooooo necessary to me.
I’ve been utilizing a Brush with Bamboo toothbrush for 3 years and I couldn’t be happier!! I’ve additionally been utilizing it proper alongside aspect my authentic toothpowder recipe. However, I figured it was time for a little bit little bit of a refresh.
This publish was sponsored by Brush with Bamboo. As all the time, all ideas and opinions are my very own. Please see my full disclosure for extra data.
Brush with Bamboo was my very first sponsored publish two years in the past, and they’re nonetheless one in every of my all-time favourite corporations!
Brush with Bamboo is an incredible household run enterprise, and I’m so pleased to have constructed a relationship with them. I met Ro, the founding father of Brush with Bamboo, on the Zero Waste Youth Convention in 2016.
I used to be of their quick movie The Lifetime of a Toothbrush final yr which was a lot enjoyable! They invited me to their house which has been transformed into an enormous permaculture farm.
It was so wonderful to spend time within the backyard, decide fruits, and make recent meals. I’ve been such a fan of this firm for thus lengthy. Take a look at the unboxing video I did with them under to have a good time their new Natural Certification.
Brush with Bamboo has thought of the whole lot. The field is held collectively utilizing locking tabs with none tape or glue so it’s 100% compostable and recyclable.
The within sleeve is fabricated from cellulose which can break down in your yard compost or an industrial setting. They use the sleeve as a result of it must be there for sanitary causes.
The deal with is skinny and constituted of one piece of licensed natural bamboo making it extra eco-friendly than different wider bamboo toothbrushes.
If the deal with is vast, then a number of items of bamboo need to be glued collectively. Utilizing one skinny piece of bamboo avoids the entire glueing course of.
They’re additionally pioneering the best way with their bristles constituted of 62% castor bean oil which is probably the most plant-based bristle in the marketplace. The bristles are pretty gentle making them good for extra delicate gums.
The ONLY compostable bristles obtainable are pig hair…. and I’d simply fairly not brush my enamel with pig hair, ya know?
Among the finest issues about selecting a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one is you could compost the toothbrush on the finish it’s life, however you will have to pluck the bristles from the deal with.
The bristles can be trash, however earlier than you even get to the composting half it’s best to save your toothbrushes to wash grout!
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After the bristles are now not functioning, you possibly can upcycle the bottom of the toothbrush as plant markers, kindling in your campfire, and so on.
Bamboo toothbrushes have the identical lifespan as a plastic toothbrush round 4 months, and have an analogous value level. I feel it’s probably the greatest, and best newbie swaps.
Plus, they give the impression of being très stylish. 😉
That is my tried and true toothpowder recipe that I nonetheless use three years later. I additionally use a whitening tooth powder, however you’ll need to pre-order my ebook for that one!
Tooth Powder
- 1 Tablespoon of Xylitol: It’s a pure sweetener. It prevents micro organism from sticking to the enamel and neutralizes the pH to assist keep away from tooth decay.
- 1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda: A really gentle abrasive (much less abrasive than industrial toothpastes) that dislodges plaque on enamel, breaks down stain inflicting molecules, and neutralizes pH.
- 1 Tablespoon of Bentonite Clay: Attracts out toxins, accommodates calcium, and is usually used to assist remineralize enamel.
Stir collectively. Keep away from utilizing metallic with the clay, it would deactivate. I used a picket or ceramic spoon and retailer it in a glass mason jar.
That is will go away you with clear breath, and doesn’t actually style like something. The sweetness within the xylitol cancels out the saltiness of the baking soda and the clay could be very impartial. If you would like some minty freshness, it’s best to take a look at my zero waste, all pure mouthwash recipe.