If I told you I spent an entire day combing through Amazon to buy a bamboo toothbrush, would you think I’m crazy? There are so many options on Amazon that I was confused. But after some screening, I believe I’ve identified several of the best bamboo toothbrush brands on the platform.
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There are way too many “brands” created solely to make a profit on Amazon. It not only creates an overwhelming and confusing shopping experience, but it also makes it harder to identify the better brands.
These “brands” have a tell, as you probably already know. Their names are weird, their logo and packaging similar, their descriptions poorly written, and they may even use the same stock images.
These “brands” do offer cheaper products, but they aren’t created with long-term intentions, let alone pride.
Brands like these usually don’t care about how they use resources, as long as they have the lowest cost price. So they have a higher tendency to carry out resource and labor exploitations.
Our choice of bamboo toothbrushes matters because it’s an opportunity to support the brands that do care about what they’re doing.
These links aren’t affiliated links, though that may change in the future.
I’m not a fan of Amazon. But Amazon is undeniably one of the more convenient and affordable options for many people and businesses in the United States.
Besides, there are only so many options one has to shop physically for bamboo toothbrushes. I think results from this platform would be helpful to many at this time.
That said, I encourage you to buy from the source or a physical shop near you whenever possible.
They’re arranged in order of bristle hardness: 2 soft, 2 medium, and 2 extra soft, plus one boar bristle brush. Featuring different bristle strengths and companies from different parts of the world, there’ll be something for everyone on this list.
Sea Turtle LLC has all the hallmarks of a sustainable brand. It only sells its toothbrush through Amazon at the time of writing.
Here’s why you may like it:
Get them on Amazon here.
The Humble Co. is based out of Sweden and donates 1% of all sales to The Humble Smiles Foundation.
Here’s why you may like it:
You can buy it at their site here, or on Amazon here.
EcoSlurps is an award-winning British startup based in Cardiff, South Wales made up of a team of environmentalists. Their mission is to become carbon positive in . I wonder if they’ve achieved it.
Here’s why you may like it:
Readers in the UK can get them here and readers in the US can get them from Amazon here.
Wild & Stone is a woman-own company based in the UK with a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility. Started by a mother named Kat, it has now become a flourishing business. So inspiring!
Here’s why you may like it:
If you’re in the UK, you can get these bamboo toothbrushes here, if you’re in the US, get them here.
The Smarter Life Co. is an American brand based in Sheridan, Wyoming that promises to plant trees all across the United States with every order!
Here’s why you may like it:
You can get them at their website here or on Amazon here.
La-boos is a Taiwanese company that has been making bamboo products since , but it started operating under the name la-boos in . Their mission is to bring healthier and more eco-friendly high-quality bamboo products to the people.
Here’s why you may like it:
Get it on Amazon here.
Gaia Guy‘s quest is to “provide eco-friendly products that people need”. They want to make eco-friendly non-toxic products from renewable resources. And compensate all parties involved in the process fairly. What more need I say?
If you are looking for more details, kindly visit Bamboo Microfiber Toothbrush.
Oh, this is also the only truly zero-waste option from the list.
Bamboo is perfect for making toothbrushes!
Most bamboo toothbrushes are made of Moso bamboo, a bamboo native to China and Taiwan. The Moso bamboo takes about 5 years to mature into the hardness that allows it to be used and can grow almost a meter (3.2 feet) a day!
Besides its fast rate of growth, another advantage is that they don’t have to be uprooted when harvested. Since they’re grass, you can chop it off and it’ll keep growing.
However, it’s still good to pay attention to how bamboo is sourced because forests are sometimes cut down to make way for bamboo plantations.
If you’re worried about taking the food source of pandas, you can rest assured.
According to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, pandas have over 60 kinds of bamboo to choose from. Pandas can eat Moso bamboo, but it’s not their preferred bamboo in the wild.
Most of the bristles are either nylon or a plant-based polymer, which usually just means a blend of castor oil and nylon. Most of the time, if the company doesn’t say the bristles can be composted, assume it contains plastic.
In fact, I would go so far as to assume that most non-boar bristle toothbrushes contain some amount of plastic (unless specified by the company).
Yes. Unfortunately, when using bamboo toothbrushes, it’s inevitable to eventually feel a cluster of bristles in your mouth.
Since these toothbrush handles are made of bamboo, the bristles cannot be fused the way they’re fused with plastic toothbrushes. Bamboo toothbrush bristles are fastened to the bamboo with tiny metal staples. So some bristles will fall out over time.
I absolutely detest the feel of these tiny bristles in my mouth, but it’s a small price to pay for the smaller plastic and carbon footprint.
Bamboo toothbrushes love ventilation because it helps them air dry quickly.
After using, rinse them thoroughly, and flick off or dry off excess moisture. Then store them in an open, dry place in an upright position – like in the picture.
We stick ours in a glass jar in the medicine cabinet (that doesn’t close tight) and haven’t had problems.
Whatever you do, do not cap them with a toothbrush helmet. The trapped moisture would encourage mold growth.
If your bathroom is very damp, try placing your toothbrush by the bathroom window. Sunlight can help to prevent mold.
After more than 5 years of using bamboo toothbrushes, I’d say it depends on the brand, your luck, and your brushing technique. I’ve had one toothbrush last 2 weeks and another for months from the same box.
If your bristles consistently fray or fall out quickly, make sure you’re not brushing too hard. We’re not supposed to brush too hard.
Most of them should last more than three months.
To dispose of bamboo toothbrushes with plastic bristles, use a plier to remove the bristles.
Throw the bristles away. Then compost or bury the handle in the yard. Some people burn the bamboo handle in the fireplace. I know that’s what I would do if I had a fireplace!
If you have a boar bristle toothbrush, the whole thing will decompose in nature or in compost. It’ll burn nicely too.
Obviously, you can also throw them in the trash.
I recommend using the brushes to clean before you throw them out. They’re great for cleaning grout and drains. I also use them to brush my suede shoes and clean my soles.
I hope you’ll find my choice of 7 of the best bamboo toothbrush brands satisfactory. Which one would you choose?
I also hope that I’ve managed to answer all your questions. If you have a question that’s not answered here, leave it in the comment and I’ll try to look for the answer for you.
Do you use a bamboo toothbrush? If you don’t, I hope you’ll consider switching! Their usage is really no different from a plastic toothbrush, but their footprint is so much lighter!
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