At thegreenlist.nl we wrote earlier that good oral hygiene the all-around most sustainable thing you can do. Why? Because it allows you to (hopefully) avoid complicated procedures at the dentist. Many dentists recommend using an electric toothbrush, and fortunately you can choose more sustainable in that area too. And in this case, more sustainable is also so much more fun and easier! Meet the e-brush from Smyle!
An electric toothbrush without worrying about e-waste
In partnership with Smyle
A sustainable tip to make your oral care a lot greener is Smyle's e-brush. The biggest drawback of electric brushing is often the e-waste from broken devices, but Smyle has come up with something clever on that. Namely, you get a lifetime warranty! Does your electric toothbrush break down? No stress, you ‘just’ send it back, Smyle recycles the parts and you receive a new one. Nice! That's how you keep your teeth and the planet a lot cleaner!
Smart brush heads for a greener brushing routine
With Smyle's e-brush, the brush heads are also slightly different. They are partly made of bamboo, because at Smyle they want to reduce the use of disposable plastic. If you are a lax brusher, and by that we mean in this example someone who spends way too long with a brush, then a brush subscription from Smyle might be a good idea. Because by now we know that a good brushing routine is the very best way to avoid those pesky dental treatments. And a brush whose bristles are completely apart? That doesn't really help. With the subscription, you always get a new brush on time, so that your brushing routine keeps running nice and smooth with upright bristles on your brush.
So little charging?
We had to read it twice to believe it, but this e-brush only needs to be charged three times a year on average. Say what! The battery lasts about four months, is the promise. That's a world of difference from ‘older’ electric toothbrushes that you have to hang on the charger every few days. We have just started brushing and are super curious! But we spot more brushing convenience during the unboxing: the e-brush has five modes instead of one. Want to clean your teeth thoroughly, gently clean, whiten, massage your gums or polish your teeth? This toothbrush can do it all! And of course -as you're probably already used to as an experienced e-polisher- you get a signal after two minutes that you're done.
Smyle: for greener oral care
Smyle is a Dutch brand that wants to make oral care a lot greener and easier. You may already know them from their refillable toothpaste tablets in a glass jar or their other more sustainable oral care products. Got curious? Then be sure to take a look at their website!
More sustainable care tips
- Also see: what is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free?
- Also see: storage tips for the most common beauty products.
- Also see: Menstrual underwear from Snuggs.
Photo credits: thegreenlist.nl.
