The hundreds of choices we make each day impact the environment. Sometimes it's a big decision... sometimes it is as small as changing your toothbrush.

Millions of toothbrushes are used and disposed of each year, adding up to large amounts of waste in landfills. The plastic they are made of will not break down in our lifetime, or within the lifetime of our children. Imagine that on a global scale.

Invented by a Brisbane (Australia) dentist, The Environmental Toothbrush is a simple solution. Made from bamboo, they are 100% biodegradable, environmentally sustainable, and do not pollute the environment. The amazing growth and self-renewing ability of bamboo means that deforestation is not necessary. Even the packaging is biodegradable. Make the change to the Environmental Toothbrush today - it's only natural.

Designed in Australia, created in China.

The Handle is made of bamboo, an environmentally friendly and sustainable material. Bamboo is a member of the grass family. It is the fastest growing plant on Earth, and incredibly abundant. The bamboo in these toothbrushes is cultivated for three years, and then harvested. It regenerates itself naturally, with minimal rain and without the need for harmful pesticides. In fact, by harvesting and using the bamboo, we help to control unwanted spread into agricultural and natural forest areas. The bamboo is heat treated to carbonise the surface of the wood, giving it a quality finish and good service life. The carbonisation finishing process provides water resistance and prevents the growth of microbes (bacteria and mould) during normal use.

The bristles are made from a nylon polymer, Nylon 4, which has been shown to completely degrade in four months under compost conditions. It is resistant to microbial growth during normal use, to ensure safety and durability. We recommend you rinse and dry your toothbrush after use to keep it clean.

Disposing of your toothbrush: Dentists recommend that you replace your toothbrush every 1-3 months. The Environmental Toothbrush can be disposed of safely by returning it to earth in compost or landfill. Both the bamboo and bristles will biodegrade into soil, without pollution.

The Giant Panda: China's Giant Panda consumes soft bamboo shoots, stems and leaves as its main food source. The Environmental Toothbrush honours the Giant Panda and does not harm their habitat or food sources. The type of bamboo used to create these toothbrushes is the high Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys Pubescens), which has no leaf growth on the first 5 metres of the stem and therefore does not serve as a food source for the Giant Panda or the small panda.

For more information about The Environmental Toothbrush Company's values, please see their website:http://environmentaltoothbrush.com.au

An interesting read: The Zero-Waste Home is an article in Sunset Magazine that describes how one family is living a "Zero Waste" lifestyle - including use of The Environmental Toothbrush!