Why you need to use a boar‘s hair bristle bamboo toothbrush

When you brush your teeth with plastic bristles it releases 10s of thousands of microplastics in to your body per year causing issues such as hormone disruptions and increased risk of cancer

Plastic toothbrushes create significant environmental and health issues, with roughly 1 billion thrown away annually in the US alone. They are made from non-biodegradable petroleum-based plastics that take over 500 years to decompose. They also shed microplastics during use, which can enter the body and environment, potentially causing health hazards. 

Environmental Impacts

• Persistent Waste: Nearly every plastic toothbrush made since the 1930s still exists, as they never fully biodegrade.
• Landfill Pollution: Millions of pounds of plastic toothbrush waste end up in landfills, oceans, and waterways annually.
• Marine Damage: Plastic waste from brushes is consumed by marine life, causing fatal blockages.
• Fossil Fuel Usage: They are manufactured from petroleum, crude oil, and natural gas, contributing to carbon emissions.
• Non-Recyclable: Due to mixed materials (rubber and plastics), they are difficult to recycle. 

Health & Personal Impacts

• Microplastic Ingestion: Nylon bristles can shed small plastic particles that may enter the user’s digestive system during brushing.
• Bacteria Accumulation: Plastic brushes can act as breeding grounds for bacteria, mold, and mildew if stored in damp bathroom conditions.
• Potential Toxin Exposure: As plastic degrades, it can emit harmful toxic substances into the environment.

Key Statistics

• 1 Billion+: Estimated number of plastic toothbrushes thrown away in the US yearly.
• 500–1000 Years: Time it takes for a plastic toothbrush to begin decomposing.
• 30–120 Particles: Number of microplastic particles estimated to be released per brush during use.