Sustainable Toothbrush Options
Personal Favorites
- Bite
- Etee
More Options
- Georganics
- EcoRoots
- BattleGreenBox
- EcoSlurps
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Bite – Top Choice
Bite’s bamboo toothbrush is sustainability simplicity at its best.
What you see is what you get: a toothbrush with a replaceable head made from bamboo, with bioplastic castor bean oil bristles. And the bristles are the perfect softness level for me, and I’m someone with very sensitive teeth.
So if you want a toothbrush that isn’t made from a hunk of plastic and also won’t scrape off your enamel, you’ll enjoy Bite’s brush a lot.
The design itself reduces waste even further than your average bamboo brush, as they pack the brush into a super short paper box, as you can see in the picture above.
Since the bristles are bioplastic they can be industrially composted, but you’ll have to pull them out before doing that, as they won’t compost efficiently in your home bin.
If you’re a minimalist like me, you’ll enjoy all of Bite’s products. Like I said before, they specialize in simple, plastic-free dental and personal care items, and I also use their toothpaste tablets everyday!
Extra Bite Info:
- Certified B Corp
- PETA Beauty Without Bunnies Member
- Certified Woman-Owned Business
Etee
I’ll be honest – there’s an easily reached limit to how unique a bamboo toothbrush can be, which is why you may notice how similar Etee’s toothbrush is to my top choice.
And yeah, there isn’t really any major difference between the two brands besides one subjective thing: the bristle softness.
I’d describe Etee’s brush as soft-medium, while Bite’s are, well, softer! This isn’t really a big deal to most people, but as someone who brushes obsessively all day long – I do tend to prefer a particular texture of bristles.
With that being said, Etee’s bristle softness is only a tiny bit firmer, and most people probably won’t notice or care. And just to be clear – I also use this brush quite often and it works just as well as Bite’s.
They also color code their brushes at the base of the handle, so if you’re sharing a bathroom with multiple people you may appreciate an easy way to tell which brush is yours.
I use a lot of other products from Etee as well, like their electric toothbrush, hair care bars, and shaving soap bars!
Georganics
Georganic’s toothbrushes aren’t made from bamboo – instead, they use FSC-certified Swiss Beechwood for the handle, and nylon for the bristles.
The Forest Stewardship Council Certification basically means that the wood used comes from forests that are managed in a more responsible way, compared to things like clearcutting rainforest groves!
Of course, even FSC-certified products aren’t perfect, but Georganics in general is a pretty admirable brand when it comes to sustainable oral care products.
To be specific, they have a Zero to Landfill recycling system that allows you to return your used nylon bristles and brush heads to them, and they’ll handle the recycling through various partnerships.
You can choose from soft, medium, and firm bristle texture as well – and they even stock a specific version made for kids!
Georganic’s also makes one of the better floss options out there, especially if you like scents like orange and peppermint.
Extra Georganics Info:
- Certified B Corp
EcoRoots
EcoRoot’s is another brand with a high-quality selection of sustainable goods, including their 4-piece set of bamboo toothbrushes.
While all of the brushes on this list are affordable, if you’re looking to save a few bucks, this could be one of the best options.
The black bristles are made from nylon, however, not bioplastic like my top two choices. But, they are quite soft – another plus for those who suffer from sensitive teeth.
EcoRoot’s toothbrush handles are flat, similar to Georganic’s, instead of being rounded. This is another minor detail that you may want to consider when choosing, as personally I prefer rounded handles when I’m brushing my teeth.
But EcoRoots doesn’t just make toothbrushes, and their face wash bar is my favorite cleanser, hands down!
Extra EcoRoots Info:
- 1% For The Planet Member
BattleGreenBox
BattleGreenBox’s bamboo brushes don’t come with detachable – they’re one solid piece, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t a great toothbrush option.
They use bioplastic castor bean oil bristles, similar to Bite’s, but they’re more of a medium firmness. So, if you have extremely sensitive teeth you may need something softer.
While their rounded handles are painted, they aren’t color coded for different people, they just use their signature cool minty green.
With that being said, BattleGreenBox has a lot more to offer than just toothbrushes, as they stock a wide variety of sustainable products – like their toothpaste powders!
And as their name implies, they’re actually more well-known for their eco friendly boxes, which cover a lot of personal care basics and make for excellent eco-conscious gifts.
Extra BattleGreenBox Info:
- Etsy Star Seller
EcoSlurps
EcoSlurp’s toothbrushes are probably the most budget-friendly option on this list, as their 4 and 12-packs are the cheapest I’ve come across.
And if you’re buying bamboo brushes for your family, these ones come color coded – making it super easy to tell which one is yours.
There’s nothing I hate more in life than sharing a toothbrush with someone else, so if you feel the same way and want an affordable, family-friendly pack of toothbrushes, you may want to give EcoSlurps a shot.
Their handles are rounded and made from bamboo, and the bristles are made from BPA-free nylon, which will need to be removed before you can compost them.
The bristles are medium-soft, and quite sturdy, so they’ll work for most people – including those with sensitive teeth!
