Zero Waste Toothbrushes (including electric ones)
Dentists tell us to change our toothbrush every three months, and that means billions of plastic toothbrushes are languishing on landfills. You can buy bamboo toothbrushes (don’t leave them in water, they will biodegrade away!)
But far better is a reusable toothbrush (with a stainless steel handle). You then just buy heads every three months, and keep the handle forever.
Barnaby’s Soft Grip Toothbrush has a weighted steel handle (so won’t slip in wet hands) and every few months, just unclick the head and replace with a new one.
Never use brands of toothpaste, gum or mouthwash sweetened with xylitol near pets (if they lick leftovers from around your mouth or sink, it could be fatal – there should be pack warnings).
Evermore Bamboo Toothbrush is a similar idea, designed with an upcycled cork gasket, so the brush won’t wobble, when you clean your teeth. The stainless steel head, means the toothbrush can stand on its own, without need for a toothbrush holder.
Eco-Friendly Electric Toothbrushes
Georganics sonic toothbrush (use code AWIN15 for 15% discount) is an eco alternative to an electric toothbrush. When you buy buy replacement heads, just send a minimum of 5 old heads to Free-post Georganics Oral Care Ltd, for recycling.
Avoid their gum if you live with pets, as it contains xylitol.
Ideal to prevent bleeding and swollen gums, the brush has 3 speed adjustments, so can be used by people with braces. It also has a 2-minute auto-timer and up to 5 weeks battery use, with USB plug. Certified waterproof and CE approved.
SURI Electric Toothbrush has replaceable heads with freepost return. It features optical technology for inter-dental cleaning, with uniquely positioned firm soft bristles. These remove plaque and food easily, from teeth and gums.
The toothbrush lasts around 40 days on a single charge, so you don’t have to worry about lugging around charging cables, if travelling. The quiet brush is also designed to not disturb others, while at home.
Waken Precision-Power Sonic Toothbrush
Waken’s sonic toothbrush (with replaceable heads), you can send back your old one for recycling. Choose from graphite grey, dusty rose or mint blue.
Only their sensitive toothpaste is free from xylitol, don’t use other ones near pets. Change the brush heads on a dry brush (for adults only, children would find it too powerful).
This brush removes over a third more plaque than a manual toothbrush, and gives up to 60 uses per charge. Choose from three brushing modes (sensitive, daily and deep clean). The 2-minute timer even pulses every 30 seconds, to remind you to brush all four corners of your mouth equally!
The soft bristles are made with castor oil (gentle on your gums but tough on plaque) and the handle is made from recycled plastic (all made with clean energy).
