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I was very much looking forward to test this toothbrush. I completely ruin a toothbrush in every 2-3 weeks. Don’t ask me how, I probably just brush like a maniac. Which means, I go through a lot of toothbrushes a year. Unfortunately, I never quite got used to the electric ones, I just miss my own brushing action. Lots of toothbrushes mean lots of plastic waste. Billions of them are getting discarded yearly. Many of them ends up in the ocean. Along with plastic bottles, plastic bags and fast fashion clothing item fibres, toothbrushes are posing serious threat to the nature.
So when From Earth To Earth asked me to review their bamboo toothbrush, I happily said yes. I received a soft bristles toothbrush although, I would normally prefer medium one. (Better fit for my manic brushing style.)
Why switch to Bamboo Toothbrush?
Switching to a bamboo toothbrush can be a small change that makes a huge impact. Here are some compelling reasons to make the shift:
- Eco-Friendly Choice – Bamboo is a sustainable material that grows quickly and requires less water compared to traditional wood. Furthermore, opting for a bamboo toothbrush helps reduce plastic waste, as they are biodegradable and compostable.
- Naturally Antibacterial Bamboo – has natural antibacterial properties, which means it helps keep your toothbrush cleaner than plastic options.
- Sustainable Alternative – While millions of plastic toothbrushes end up in landfills every year, bamboo toothbrushes can decompose in about six months.
- Ergonomic Design – Many bamboo toothbrushes are designed with an ergonomic shape that fits comfortably in your hand, making it easier to maintain effective brushing techniques. Plus, they often have soft, nylon bristles that are gentle on gums.
About the F.E.T.E toothbrushes
It’s made of 100% biodegradable, natural bamboo. (Just chuck it in the garden when finished, but pull out the bristles first.) Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest naturally renewing resource. Bamboo is anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. That’s good to know, since you’re going to put it in your mouth. The bristles are made of BPA free nylon. It comes either soft or medium bristles and you can choose a single or a family pack of 4 with clever colour coding, so you won’t mix them up. Price-wise, the single toothbrush costs £3.99 and the family pack costs £14.99. Which, I’d say it’s a little bit expensive, but unfortunately all new ecofriendly innovations cost more money then the plastic mass production. However they also have a subscription where you can save money.
They also have couple of other products:
- bamboo interdental brushes
- bamboo heads for electric toothbrushes – I’m keen to try these too
- toothpaste
- konjac sponges
- bamboo earbuds
- bamboo hair brushes
What I thought about them
Overall, I was very pleased with the toothbrush. It’s a brilliant product. The soft bristles did the job. The only thing I missed is the jagged design of the plastic bristles. But then I also floss, so problem is solved. I’ve been using it for 3 weeks now, so far happy with the result. I’d change the inner sleeve for a paper one instead of the styrofoam type material otherwise it is still way more ecofriendly than any other brand from the supermarket.
In 2022 and 2023, during the years I was running my zero waste shop Refillogic (ever since it’s been closed unfortunately) I even stock F.E.T.E toothbrushes and the customers used to love them. So that’s another piece of review for you, before deciding to buy these.
I received this product for my honest, unbiased review. It passed the test for me, I can really recommend it.
2 comments
These sound like a great alternative to plastic toothbrushes. A great idea to use bamboo when it is so readily available! I might give them a try!
I have just spotted them in Waitrose too! Glad it’s getting more available!