Brush with Bamboo
I love this company so much and I use so many of their products, I thought I’d give them their own post. In my DIY Toothpowder post, I discuss my use of their bamboo toothbrush and why I only use those. Not only are they made of all plant-based materials including USA castor bean oil bristles, and an organic bamboo handle, but the handle and box are compostable, and the bristles can be recycled. They are working to find a way to make a more environmentally friendly bristle, but for now this is the best on the market. All their products are verified BPA-Free, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free and Non-toxic. Typical plastic toothbrushes don’t break down so every toothbrush you have ever had are still in the landfill. I like knowing I am not contributing to new plastic waste that will outlive all of us.
I also purchased their bamboo travel holder and their tongue scraper. Tongue scraping can be really beneficial to your oral health by removing bacteria, improve your sense of taste, and can help with bad breath. I use it every morning when I brush.
I started using BWB because of their bamboo toothbrushes, but I stayed because of their other products as well. The newest members of my kitchen and bathroom are the two different sponges they carry. I hate regular sponges because they are usually made with plastic and other materials that don’t break down when thrown in the landfill after being used. I have tried silicone sponges and a variety of alternatives to try and get away from the standard store bough sponges. The first of the two sponges I got was the Heirloom Mayan Loofah Scrubber, and it comes in a pack of 6 for $20. These are sourced from family farms in India or Guatemala and each loofah comes compressed but opens right up with water. Grown using traditional methods, these loofahs are free of all pesticides and herbicides, and are completely unprocessed. I use these to clean stuck on food on my dishes and to scrub the bathroom. These are great when my regular plant based soft sponge wont cut it. The paper label and sponges are all compostable which is amazing and even if you don’t compost, you can simply bury it in your garden! How cool is that? The next sponge I got was the Vetiver and Agave Bath Scrub. I wanted something I could use to exfoliate in the shower with but wanted something eco-friendly. Vetiver is known for its potent skin regenerating and healing properties. It is also antimicrobial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory which is always nice. It’s important to soak the scrubber in water before you use it so it’s not too tough on your skin. I find sitting it under the faucet while I get the water heated up seems to be good. I use this once or twice a week when I want a good scrub down and it leaves my skin so soft afterwards. There is a light scent from the vetiver is there, but I usually smell the soap I am using more than that. The other cool thing about these is that vetiver has anti-fungal properties so the bath scrub will not mold. These are also compostable and 100 percent zero waste so it’s a win-win!
So those are my favorite Brush with Bamboo items and my new, go-to sponges, what did you think? Have you ever thought about your sponges and where they go when you are done with them? Would you try out an alternative like the ones listed before? What about the other items I mentioned above? Do you still use a plastic toothbrush? Would you ever think about using bamboo? I also feel so much better using a tongue scrapper as odd of a name as it is. Do you use one? Let me know in the comments below what you think and if you have used Brush with Bamboo before.
Thanks for reading,
Jessica
