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Eco-Friendly Products: Gaia Guy's Silk Floss & Compostable Boar Hair Toothbrushes Lead the Way!
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Once upon a time, there was an individual named Alex who was on a mission to embrace a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. One day, while exploring various eco-friendly products, Alex stumbled upon a fascinating find - bamboo toothbrushes with bamboo charcoal bristles that were proudly advertised as biodegradable. Thrilled by the idea of reducing plastic waste, Alex eagerly purchased a few of these toothbrushes, believing they had discovered the perfect solution. However, to Alex's great disappointment, the truth behind these seemingly eco-friendly toothbrushes was far from what was promised. Upon closer inspection and further research, it became apparent that the...
How Companies Are Misleading Consumers About PLA Products: Why Natural Materials Like Silk and Compressed Vegetable Waste (Bagasse) Would Be Better
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Many suppliers and then companies are offering 100% compostable products that are actually made from nylon, polyester and PLA. These products are sold as biodegradable bamboo charcoal floss or bamboo charcoal bristle toothbrushes, but do not be fooled. These products are not made from 100% bamboo fiber and contain around 70% (likely more) nylon or PLA. I found this out when searching suppliers for a biodegradable and compostable floss. These suppliers mislead companies, who then mislead their customers as they are sitting on likely 1000s of fake compostable products. So, let's get into the PLA hype and why natural materials...