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Alternatives beyond the mainstream

Environmental Toothbrush  [more info]
Features: Bamboo handle, Nylon bristles (BPA free), cardboard box, polypropylene inner wrapper.
Designed in Australia, made in China. Most of the Environmental toothbrush and packaging are plastic-free and compostable (inner sleeve is plastic). Nylon bristles are biodegradable.
Manufacturer: Environmental Toothbrush
EPS Bamboo Toothbrush  [more info]
Features: Bamboo
The environmentally friendly toothbrush from Jillby Eco is made from natural bamboo, a fast-growing, sustainably harvested crop native to Asia. Designed in Australia by Ethical Produce Solutions, an Australian company. Made in China.
Manufacturer: Jillby Eco
Preserve recycled/recyclable toothbrush  [more info]
Features: Recycled plastic, B Corporation
Made in the US. Preserve toothbrushes are made from recycled yogurt containers and other post-consumer #5 polypropylene plastic that is returned to them through their Gimme5 program. Easy in the USA - some travel miles here.
Manufacturer: Preserve
The miswak  [more info]
Features: No plastic, non-synthetic
A stick, from the root of the Peelu tree, is a natural and more effective toothbrush than your typical plastic and nylon kind. Naturally kills bacteria and fights plaque. On it's own. With no toothpaste.
Manufacturer: Miswak
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White Glo  WhiteGlo   Australian Owned  Some praise, no criticism2
Dentitex  Aldi Australia   (Aldi South) GER  Praises, some criticism4
Spin Brush  Church & Dwight Australia   (Church & Dwight) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Colgate  Colgate-Palmolive Australia   (Colgate-Palmolive) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Hello  Colgate-Palmolive Australia   (Colgate-Palmolive) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Reach  LG H&H   (LG Group)
Distributor: Key Pharmaceuticals  
KOR  Praises, some criticism4
Tek  LG H&H   (LG Group)
Distributor: Key Pharmaceuticals  
KOR  Praises, some criticism4
Macleans  Haleon Australia   (Haleon) UK  Criticisms6
Oral B  Procter & Gamble Australia   (Procter & Gamble) USA  Criticisms6



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