What is the Advantage and Disadvantage of Bamboo Toothbrush Supplier

Weighing the pros and cons of bamboo toothbrushes is something many people do before making the decision to switch to a bamboo toothbrush.  While plastic toothbrushes are sturdy and effective at cleaning our teeth, they aren’t good for the environment. A recent survey found that plastic toothbrushes make up 1% of the waste in our oceans. Every year 1 billion plastic toothbrushes are disposed of. Studies suggest that it will take hundreds of years for them to completely decay. 

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A bamboo toothbrush is an excellent alternative to a plastic toothbrush, as it is eco-friendly and effective at removing plaque. The truth is that bamboo toothbrushes have a lot of perks, but they aren’t perfect. This article will shed light on the advantages and downsides of using a bamboo toothbrush. 

A Close look at the pros and cons of bamboo toothbrushes 

If you have been using plastic toothbrushes all your life, it may be difficult for you to switch to a bamboo toothbrush, as you don’t know much about it. Learning what makes bamboo toothbrushes stands out from the crowd will make you consider switching to them. 

Pros of using a bamboo toothbrush 

Bamboo toothbrushes are safe to use 

Regardless of the type of toothbrush you want to purchase, it is wise to find out if it is safe before making a final decision. Dental care experts have pointed out that bamboo toothbrushes are safe and won’t cause any allergic reactions. Since the bamboo plant, which is used to make bamboo toothbrush grows naturally and is processed without any toxic materials, it is safe to say that bamboo toothbrushes are safe. 

Bamboo toothbrushes are sustainable 

Before using a product it is important to find out the materials it is made from. Doing this will help you decern if the product is safe and sustainable. Bamboo toothbrushes are made from the bamboo plant. The bamboo plant can be cultivated endlessly without harming the environment. The plant grows very quickly and doesn’t usually require fertilizer and pesticides. 

In contrast, the traditional plastic toothbrush is made from materials that are not sustainable. Even more, its manufacturing process and the chemicals used in making it are harmful to the environment. 

Cons of  using a Bamboo toothbrush 

As mentioned above, bamboo toothbrushes aren’t perfect. So there are a few things you may like about them. Below are a few of them. 

They are more expensive than their plastic counterpart 

Bamboo toothbrushes are a bit more expensive than traditional plastic toothbrushes because of a number of reasons. First, they take a longer time to process. Also, they are manufactured from an organic source, which is expensive to get. 

Note that bamboo toothbrushes are just a few dollars more expensive than plastic toothbrushes. Even if you are on a tight budget, you may still be able to afford it. 

They may come in plastic packaging 

One of the main reasons why dentists recommend bamboo toothbrushes is that they are safe for the environment. But some bamboo toothbrush manufacturing brands use plastic to package their products. This may be unacceptable to people who are keen on protecting the environment. Well, the good news is that not all manufacturers use plastic packaging. They are a lot of them that use eco-friendly and recyclable packaging. 

Weighing the pros and cons of bamboo toothbrush 

As you can likely tell, the pros of using a bamboo toothbrush outweigh the cons. Granted, they are a bit more expensive but they make up for that with their effectiveness. Don’t forget bamboo toothbrushes are safe bio delegable.   

Final note 

Bamboo toothbrushes have been embraced by many as the most sustainable toothbrush option. But the science says otherwise…

At Nada, we believe companies should be responsible for the products they put into the world, from design to disposal (known as cradle to cradle design).

And while plastic straws are getting a lot of negative attention these days, there are a ton of other plastic, disposable items that should be redesigned for sustainability. Like the common toothbrush.

Here's a startling fact:

Globally, it is estimated that over 23 billion plastic toothbrushes are discarded every year, according to a report by the Zero Waste Week campaign.

Every disposable toothbrush ever produced is still somewhere on the planet. This isn't sustainable and is the reason we started Nada toothbrush.

Thankfully, new eco friendly toothbrush alternatives like Nada and bamboo toothbrushes are starting to gain popularity.

But what's the difference and how do they compare? In this post we look at the sustainability difference between drugstore, bamboo and Nada toothbrushes.

Toothbrush Material Breakdown

 Toothbrush

Nada

Bamboo

Drugstore

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Handle
Material

Aluminum Bamboo Plastic Discard handle? No Yes Yes Brush Head Material Plastic Bamboo Plastic

Plastic 
Quantity

3 grams Bristles ~18 grams

Bristle Material

Nylon Nylon Nylon

1 – Sustainability

Plastic drugstore toothbrushes

Typical plastic toothbrushes went into production in and have been popular ever since.

There's not a lot to say about these toothbrushes—they score rock-bottom on sustainability because once disposed of, they take centuries to decompose. Due to the mix of different types of plastics, they can't be recycled.

We also point out in this blog post that they aren't very well designed.

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Nada toothbrush 

Nada has an aluminum handle you keep for life and recyclable plastic brush heads we take back and recycle.

Aluminum is the most recyclable of all materials. Our handle is lightweight, durable and designed to last for life. This fact alone will divert massive amounts of material from landfill (and recycling, which isn't ideal. First reuse, then reduce…).

Keeping the handle also means that less raw material is being produced and shipped all over the planet. Although bamboo is a very fast-growing plant, using less of it would still be beneficial. The same goes for plastic handles; making less plastic means less fossil fuel is being used for manufacturing and shipping.

As of December, , we have started a new return program. With each Nada order, we include a self-addressed envelope. Nada customers keep their old brush heads and send them back to us in the envelope. We then send then to Terracycle to be recycled.

In the image below you can see our minimalist packaging is made of 100% paper. We try and reduce waste even in our manufacturing, recently requesting our manufacturer wrap our handles in paper rather than plastic.

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Bamboo toothbrushes 

Bamboo toothbrush handles are made using fast-growing, renewable bamboo (which is actually a grass). The handles are compostable, which is good. Some have painted handles which reduces the environmental benefits.

Unfortunately, a common misconception with bamboo toothbrushes is that they are completely compostable or biodegradable.

Almost none are. 

Most bamboo toothbrush bristles are made of Nylon, which is NOT compostable or biodegradable. Some bamboo toothbrush sellers refer to their products as "all natural" or "biodegradable" when in fact only the handle is. The bristles must be removed before disposable. If the bristles are not removed they end up in the environment and because they are so small, they are extremely harmful.

There are a few completely compostable bamboo toothbrushes available such as this model which uses natural pig hair bristles. These models use bristles made of corn and tapioca, but come with a warning around durability and stiffness (your dentist might not love them).

Packaging differs from product to product but many use paper which is good.

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Price and Performance

There is too much variety for us to price every toothbrush on the market, but quick research reveals:

• good quality drugstore toothbrushes cost between $4 and $9 each
• bamboo toothbrushes cost between $4.50 and $10 each
• Nada brush heads can be purchased for as little as $3.00 each

In terms of performance, bamboo has a unique 'mouthfeel' due to the wood texture. They also dry more slowly and should be stored in a way to minimize contact with germs.

As always, there are pros and cons with the choice of materials. If you're looking for an eco friendly toothbrush, we strongly suggest Nada or Bamboo over drugstore toothbrushes.

Thanks for reading,

– Simon

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