{"title":"Biome Toothbrushes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"biome-bamboo-toothbrush-adult-soft","title":"Biome Bamboo Toothbrush Adult SOFT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of Biome’s bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristles made from longer lasting, slightly irregular tapered end PBT, rather than nylon.  PBT is more durable and less water absorbent than nylon, hence less likely to harbour germs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurve shaped handle that is more comfortable to hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle made from MOSO bamboo, which is not the bamboo eaten by Pandas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treated bamboo, no varnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristles are pressed in rather than glued. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA free handle and bristles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReasonable price. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a bamboo toothbrush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, where as the petroleum used to make plastic is a finite and polluting resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo is able to be buried or composted and will return to organic matter in the soil, while a plastic toothbrush will sit in the environment for hundreds of years before it disperses into synthetic contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic toothbrushes are not able to be recycled through household recycling systems, so most end up in landfill.  Please note that Biome does offer a complementary service in our stores of taking plastic toothbrushes for recycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the bristles not made of compostable material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% plant-based plastic bristles are much softer and only last for a few days or weeks.  It is exciting that these plant plastic solutions are being worked on, but we also see a role for long wearing bristles on a brush that only needs replacing every 2 to 3 months.  Bamboo toothbrushes consume resources and generate pollution in their production and transportation around the world, and thus it is still wasteful to make toothbrushes to be replaced every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we can convert millions of people to using bamboo handle toothbrushes instead of plastic by offering bristles that meet performance expectations, then this is a massive positive environmental outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will continue to support and search for compostable bristle solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout PBT bristles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a polyester compound.  Nylon bristles are more flexible but they a water-absorbent and more easily deformed. Therefore, nylon bristles are generally made more thick to be longer lasting, but that can make them more harsh feeling, unless the ends are rounded.  Most bamboo toothbrushes on the market use Nylon 6 bristles.  Biome's \u003ca title=\"medium bamboo toothbrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/natural-toothpaste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedium bristle toothbrush\u003c\/a\u003e uses Nylon.   PBT bristles have a tapered needle shaped end to make them more thin and flexible and better for reaching between teeth and gums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to care for your bamboo toothbrush and end of life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow to air dry between uses, do not encase. Otherwise care for your brush as you would a plastic toothbrush.  Replace every 2 to 3 months or when the bristles have frayed out of shape.  Consider a \u003ca title=\"bamboo toothbrush holder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/plastic-free-life\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebamboo travel case\u003c\/a\u003e for storing on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBristles can be removed with small pliers before composting.  They are too small for recycling so need to go in landfill.  This is a tiny amount of plastic compared with a plastic handle brush.  Packaging box can be recycled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore bamboo toothbrushes in our range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"medium bamboo toothbrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/natural-toothpaste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedium bristle bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/a\u003e made with Nylon 6 bristles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Child bamboo toothbrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/products\/biome-bamboo-toothbrush-kids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKids bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/a\u003e with tapered PBT bristles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"bamboo toothbrush holder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/plastic-free-life\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBamboo toothbrush holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43111529316580,"sku":"BTBAS1","price":3.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/8494\/0772\/products\/biome-bamboo-toothbrush-adult-soft-btbas1-body-39126680338660.jpg?v=1664824860"},{"product_id":"biome-bamboo-toothbrush-adult-medium","title":"Biome Bamboo Toothbrush Adult MEDIUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of Biome’s bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur medium brush bristles are made from durable nylon with rounded ends to be less abrasive on teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurve shaped handle that is more comfortable to hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle made from MOSO bamboo, which is not the bamboo eaten by Pandas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treated bamboo, no varnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristles are pressed in rather than glued. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA free handle and bristles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe also offer a \u003ca title=\"Soft bamboo toothbrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/natural-toothpaste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoft Bamboo toothbrush with long-lasting superior hygiene PBT polyester bristles\u003c\/a\u003e that have tapered ends for better cleaning between teeth and gums.   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/products\/biome-bamboo-toothbrush-kids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKids bamboo toothbrush with PBT bristles\u003c\/a\u003e is also available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a bamboo toothbrush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, where as the petroleum used to make plastic is a finite and polluting resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo is able to be buried or composted and will return to organic matter in the soil, while a plastic toothbrush will sit in the environment for hundreds of years before it disperses into synthetic contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic toothbrushes are not able to be recycled through household recycling systems, so most end up in landfill.  Please note that Biome does offer a complementary service in our stores of taking plastic toothbrushes for recycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the bristles not made of compostable material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% plant-based plastic bristles are much softer and only last for a few days or weeks.  It is exciting that these plant plastic solutions are being worked on, but we also see a role for long wearing bristles on a brush that only needs replacing every 2 to 3 months.  Bamboo toothbrushes consume resources and generate pollution in their production and transportation around the world, and thus it is still wasteful to make toothbrushes to be replaced every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we can convert millions of people to using bamboo handle toothbrushes instead of plastic by offering bristles that meet performance expectations, then this is a massive positive environmental outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will continue to support and search for compostable bristle solutions.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare Nylon and PBT toothbrush bristles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a polyester compound.  Nylon bristles are more flexible but they a water-absorbent and more easily deformed. Therefore, nylon bristles are generally made more thick so they last long as does Biome's Medium bristle toothbrush. PBT bristles have a tapered needle shaped end to make them more thin and flexible and better for reaching between teeth and gums.  Nylon medium bristles are suited for dentures and people who like a firm brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to care for your bamboo toothbrush and end of life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow to air dry between uses, do not encase. Otherwise care for your brush as you would a plastic toothbrush.  Replace every 2 to 3 months or when the bristles have frayed out of shape.  Consider a \u003ca title=\"bamboo toothbrush travel case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/plastic-free-life\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebamboo travel case\u003c\/a\u003e for storing on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBristles can be removed with small pliers before composting.  They are too small for recycling so need to go in landfill.  This is a tiny amount of plastic compared with a plastic handle brush.  Packaging box can be recycled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore bamboo toothbrushes in our range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Soft bamboo toothbrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/natural-toothpaste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoft bristle adult bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/a\u003e made with PBT bristles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Child bamboo toothbrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/products\/biome-bamboo-toothbrush-kids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKids bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/a\u003e with tapered PBT bristles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"bamboo toothbrush holder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/plastic-free-life\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBamboo toothbrush holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253266612452,"sku":"BTBAM2","price":3.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/8494\/0772\/products\/biome-bamboo-toothbrush-adult-medium-btbam2-body-39145823502564.jpg?v=1664824870"},{"product_id":"biome-bamboo-toothbrush-kids","title":"Biome Bamboo Toothbrush Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of Biome’s kids bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristles made from longer lasting, slightly irregular tapered end PBT, rather than nylon.  PBT is more durable and less water absorbent than nylon, hence less likely to harbour germs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurve shaped handle that is more comfortable to hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall head size suitable for children from about 2 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle made from MOSO bamboo, which is not the bamboo eaten by Pandas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treated bamboo, no varnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristles are pressed in rather than glued. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA free handle and bristles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a bamboo toothbrush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, where as the petroleum used to make plastic is a finite and polluting resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo is able to be buried or composted and will return to organic matter in the soil, while a plastic toothbrush will sit in the environment for hundreds of years before it disperses into synthetic contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic toothbrushes are not able to be recycled through household recycling systems, so most end up in landfill.  Please note that Biome does offer a complementary service in our stores of taking plastic toothbrushes for recycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the bristles not made of compostable material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% plant-based plastic bristles are much softer and only last for a few days or weeks.  It is exciting that these plant plastic solutions are being worked on, but we also see a role for long wearing bristles on a brush that only needs replacing every 2 to 3 months.  Bamboo toothbrushes consume resources and generate pollution in their production and transportation around the world, and thus it is still wasteful to make toothbrushes to be replaced every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we can convert millions of people to using bamboo handle toothbrushes instead of plastic by offering bristles that meet performance expectations, then this is a massive positive environmental outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will continue to support and search for compostable bristle solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout PBT bristles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a polyester compound.  Nylon bristles are more flexible but they a water-absorbent and more easily deformed. Therefore, nylon bristles are generally made more thick to be longer lasting, but that can make them more harsh feeling, unless the ends are rounded.  Most bamboo toothbrushes on the market use Nylon 6 bristles.  Biome's Medium bristle toothbrush uses Nylon.   PBT bristles have a tapered needle shaped end to make them more thin and flexible and better for reaching between teeth and gums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to care for your bamboo toothbrush and end of life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow to air dry between uses, do not encase. Otherwise care for your brush as you would a plastic toothbrush.  Replace every 2 to 3 months or when the bristles have frayed out of shape.  Consider a \u003ca title=\"bamboo toothbrush holder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/plastic-free-life\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebamboo travel case\u003c\/a\u003e for storing on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBristles can be removed with small pliers before composting.  They are too small for recycling so need to go in landfill.  This is a tiny amount of plastic compared with a plastic handle brush.  Packaging box can be recycled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore bamboo toothbrushes in our range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Soft bamboo toothbrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/natural-toothpaste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoft bristle adult bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/a\u003e made with PBT bristles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"medium bamboo toothbrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/natural-toothpaste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedium bristle bamboo toothbrush\u003c\/a\u003e made with Nylon 6 bristles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"bamboo toothbrush holder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/plastic-free-life\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBamboo toothbrush holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253298135268,"sku":"BTBK3","price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/8494\/0772\/products\/biome-bamboo-toothbrush-kids-btbk3-body-39144106787044.jpg?v=1664825055"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.biomestores.com\/collections\/biome-toothbrushes.oembed","provider":"Biome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}