#smart purchases

- Be careful of believing that these brushes are 100% biodegradable. Many use synthetic bristles (such as nylon), which is not biodegradable. These must be removed and disposed of before composting/burying the handle.

- Synthetic bristles can contain BPA or other harmful chemicals (same as in plastic brushes) so keep that in mind. Some brands advertise they are BPA free.

- As far as I’m aware no brand has found a solution for a safe to use bristle that is 100% biodegradable outside using animal hair bristles (not really a solution for any vegans out there and doesn’t sound too appealing to me either)

- Look into where the bamboo is sourced so you can make the informed decision. Some use plantation bamboo which may involve land clearing which is not a sustainable practice.

-  MOSO bamboo is FSC certified and seems to be the most recommended brand for sustainable bamboo products (the pandas will thank you).

- Most recommend that you change toothbrush every month, though they do last much longer than that and are still safe to use.

- Price range seems to be on par with advertised or branded toothbrushes. You can also generally buy in bulk so you will have a year or more supply.