Disposable toothbrush is made from paper

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More and more everyday objects are adapting to be more environmentally friendly. From a sunshade to technology that can turn any everyday appliance smart, the gradual evolution of products we use everyday result in a progression into a more sustainable future. The war on plastic often focuses almost solely on plastic bags and straws. With the majority of consumers aware of these damaging products, the next target for anti-plastic campaigners is toothbrushes. From hotels and airlines alone, around 6 tons of plastic waste is produced from toothbrushes everyday. Effa is now therefore fighting this drain with their paper toothbrushes.

The body of the Effa toothbrush is made of paper, covered with a nano-layer of PLA. PLA is a material of cornstarch and improves the resilience of paper. The section that holds the bristles is also from PLA to improve structural integrity. Nylon mixed with castor oil makes up the bristles themselves. The packaging dissolves in water, thereby making sure that the entire product is environmentally-friendly from start to finish.

The toothbrush is just the start of Effa’s sustainable journey. Between now and 2021, the startup seeks to create a range of environmentally-friendly household products. They aim to encourage consumers to care about the environment every second of their lives and provide the means to act upon that care.

Their main target market is hotels and airlines, but also prisons. Their desire to offer an environmentally friendly alternative to the plastic counterpart is mainly in answer to disposable toothbrushes that become rubbish after just one use. Effa are the finalist of the 2018 [email protected] competition for startups organized by the Green for Growth Fund (GGF).

Takeaway: Hygiene products are more often than not disposable, from toothbrushes to cotton buds to toilet paper. In reducing the amount of damaging materials in such products, Effa helps to improve the refuse systems that prove so harmful to our planet. What future products could they introduce to their range to help the sector further?

Website: www.effabrush.com
Contact: www.twitter.com/effa_brush

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