{"product_id":"bamboo-toothbrush-with-flaws","title":"Bamboo Toothbrushes With Flaws - 3\/5\/10\/25 PIECE SET","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED QUANTITY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAMBOO TOOTHBRUSHES WITH FLAWS - 3\/5\/10\/25 PIECE SET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompostable body + soft bristles + package-free\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese bamboo toothbrushes are pretty much the same as our \u003ca title=\"Bamboo toothbrush without box\" href=\"https:\/\/druidthings.com\/collections\/bath-body\/products\/bamboo-toothbrush-without-box\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebamboo toothbrushes without boxes\u003c\/a\u003e, but are of either of a lesser quality and\/or of old stock and may have burrs, flaws, stains, dust, and discoloration. Nothing a little sandpaper won't fix? (You can zoom in on the photos to see the product in detail, though the flaws are a bit hard to see in the images.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe quality of the bristles is great, but the handles are a bit rough, unpolished, dark, and aren't as pretty as the other toothbrushes we carry on our site. That's all. They're good for personal\/family use, but not for gifting or for Instagram. (Honestly, these toothbrushes are what we use at home now. We love them because their bristles are tapered and soft.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease wash before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne order is inclusive of one bamboo toothbrush set with flaws— no box, no plastic packaging. Please see product and shipping information in the tabs below.\u003c\/span\u003e (Please email us for bulk orders.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePRODUCT INFORMATION\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOURCE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCountry: China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eWe are transparent about where our products are from. Some sellers claim their toothbrushes are locally-made. Unfortunately, this is not true. Over the last three years, we have done our best to search for a company or factory that manufactures these products locally, but all we have found are other distributors who also source their stock from China. As far as we know, there are no factories producing any bamboo toothbrushes locally. If you have any leads to a local manufacturer that does, please get in touch with us as we would prefer to support and distribute products that are proudly Philippine-made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Bamboo\u003cbr\u003eBristles: Nylon-6 (Soft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: \u003cbr\u003ePlease beware of bamboo toothbrushes advertised to have “biodegradable bristles.” Certain brands may use biobased materials in their bristles, (e.g. castor oil,) but these bristles are not compostable or biodegradable. Bamboo bristles, or other biodegradable plant-derived bristles do not yet exist. Prior to the invention of nylon in the 1930s, pig hair was used for toothbrush bristles worldwide. Today, the only fully biodegradable toothbrushes in the world use bristles made from pig, boar, or badger hair, and are reported to be hard and abrasive on the gums. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToothbrush:  18.7 x 1.5 x 1.7cm\u003cbr\u003eBox: 19.7 x 2.5 x 1.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToothbrush: 11g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUALITIES \u0026amp; FEATURES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDURABLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is as sturdy and as reusable as a regular toothbrush. It can also be sterilized in boiling water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOSTLY COMPOSTABLE\u003cbr\u003eThe body of the toothbrush is completely compostable, and can be broken down safely and by natural means.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE OF RENEWABLE MATERIALS\u003cbr\u003eBamboo is a sustainable, renewable, natural resource that grows in a wide range of environments. It is a fast growing grass that does not require fertilizers, pesticides, or irrigation. On top of all this, bamboo produces 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees, while sequestering carbon dioxide.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRECOMMENDED USE \u0026amp; STORAGE\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease wash or sterilize the item prior to use. Always thoroughly rinse the toothbrush with water after each brushing, and allow the toothbrush to air-dry between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not store the toothbrush in a closed container, as moist environments are more conducive to the growth of microorganisms. It is also best to keep the toothbrush as far away from the toilet as possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREPLACEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDentists recommend replacing toothbrushes every 3–4 months, or sooner if the bristles become frayed with use. Also consider replacing your toothbrush if you have been sick, especially if the toothbrush is stored close to other toothbrushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePRODUCT END OF LIFE\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRISTLES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease remove the nylon bristles from the toothbrush with a pair of pliers, and stuff these bristles into an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/druidthings.com\/blogs\/resource\/ecobricking-a-habit-to-keep-plastics-out-of-landfills\" title=\"Learn how to downcycle plastic waste by ecobricking\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eecobrick\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe body of the toothbrush is completely compostable, and can be broken down safely and by natural means. This however does not mean that the toothbrush will easily be assimilated into soil. It may take up to 10 years for the handle to completely break down if buried whole in soil. It \u003cspan\u003emay take 6 months for the handle to break down \u003c\/span\u003ein a commercial composting bin. Chopping or breaking the toothbrush into smaller pieces will also significantly speed up composting time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, you can reuse bamboo toothbrush handles in the garden as plant markers, like we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not send your spent toothbrushes to a landfill. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you do not have the means to compost your toothbrush handles, you may return them to us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e We will only accept toothbrushes that no longer have any bristles attached.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Druid Things","offers":[{"title":"Set of 25","offer_id":39496256651325,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 10","offer_id":39485347889213,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 5","offer_id":39485347921981,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 3","offer_id":39485347954749,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0145\/0462\/4228\/products\/IMG_20211123_114148.jpg?v=1637640867","url":"https:\/\/druidthings.com\/products\/bamboo-toothbrush-with-flaws","provider":"Druid Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}