Back in the day, people would use chalk, twigs or a rough cloth to brush their teeth! Thankfully today we have a lot of options when it comes to dental care. Here's why you should choose bamboo
-Every time.
1. A Bamboo Toothbrush is completely biodegradable and most are compostable after you remove the bristles. Change Toothpaste Bamboo Toothbrush- Featured in all Lotus Boxes or at changetoothpaste.com biodegrades in 2-3 months unlike a plastic toothbrush which can take over 100 years.
2. Bamboo is incredibly easy to grow and is an easily renewed resource. Some types of Bamboo can grow more than 3 feet (1 m.) per day
3. Bamboo is naturally antimicrobial. There’s a reason cutting boards and kitchen utensils are made out of wood and bamboo. Unlike plastic, properties inside the bamboo kill bacteria that penetrate it’s surface, providing long-lasting protection against harmful bacteria.
4. Bamboo toothbrushes aren’t any more expensive than a good quality plastic toothbrush! You can pick one up for the same couple of bucks you were going to spend anyway.
5.This deserves mentioning again. Not only is bamboo efficiently biodegradable, it’s also infinitely renewable, and is strong, resilient, and reliable – making it one of the most environmentally friendly materials out there.
It's easy to switch from a plastic to a bamboo toothbrush without any disruption in your routine and it's a really great place to start if you've just set forth on your Eco-Friendly journey and it can be fun trying out new products for your bathroom that make getting ready not only good for you, but good for the Earth too.
Check out Lotus Brand for a Box with a Bamboo Toothbrush to Get started today.