News — bamboo and boar bristle toothbrush

Once upon a time, there was an individual named Alex who was on a mission to embrace a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. One day, while exploring various eco-friendly products, Alex stumbled upon a fascinating find - bamboo toothbrushes with bamboo charcoal bristles that were proudly advertised as biodegradable. Thrilled by the idea of reducing plastic waste, Alex eagerly purchased a few of these toothbrushes, believing they had discovered the perfect solution. However, to Alex's great disappointment, the truth behind these seemingly eco-friendly toothbrushes was far from what was promised. Upon closer inspection and further research, it became apparent that the...

Gaia Guy's Bamboo and Boar Bristle Toothbrushes are the eco-friendly solution for healthy teeth and sustainable living. Introducing Gaia Guy’s plastic-free bamboo and boar bristle toothbrush family pack. This family pack is a great solution for teaching children healthy dental habits while reducing plastic pollution.  This 8-pack includes 4 adult sized toothbrushes and 4 kids sized bamboo toothbrushes, making it perfect for families looking for an eco-friendly and sustainable oral care solution. The toothbrushes are made with natural, renewable resources and have no nylon or petroleum, making them a 100% eco-friendly option for families who want to reduce their plastic...

• Boar bristle toothbrushes have been around for centuries and are making a comeback as people become more environmentally conscious. The bamboo and boar bristles are sourced in China which is the largest producer of these types of bristles, not to mention bamboo too. The bristles are sterilized with hot water and do not cause any harm to the animal. These bristles are used in a lot of different brushes and are generally a byproduct of the meat industry. This is truly zero waste as it makes wise use of organic waste that would have otherwise generated methane in a landfill, or CO2 in an incinerator.

A quick search of using baking soda as a toothpaste will bring up some facts mixed with a bit of BS. 

Sodium Bicarbonate aka Baking Soda is actually very, very low on the abrasive scale. Check the chart below.

Your fact finding mission on google may lead you to believe that using baking soda on the regular would be too abrasive.

Shockingly it is much less abrasive than everything except just using water. Even natural toothpastes and popular brands that add sodium bicarbonate come up much higher on the Relative Dentin Abrasive (RDA) value.