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Cotton swabs: they're often used for 5 seconds, but with plastic handles, can stick around on our planet for 500+ years! Unlike plastic swabs, these Biodegradable Cotton Swabs from The Humble Co. are made from biodegradable and compostable materials that easily break down without harming our planet. Made from 100% sustainably grown and harvested bamboo paired with a cotton tip colored with natural coloring, these eco-friendly bamboo cotton swabs are extremely useful for everything from personal care to craft projects, and comes in recycled content and recyclable packaging (no plastic!) Plus, this product supports the Humble Smile Foundation, supporting oral health initiatives for those in need worldwide!
As a member of the grass family, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth. It requires no irrigation, pesticides or fertilizers to grow, and can be harvested within 3-5 years, as compared to approximately 30+ years for traditional hardwoods. Bamboo is extremely adaptable and produces more oxygen per acre than large tree species, while using a fraction of the water to grow. Its durable and lightweight qualities make bamboo a great alternative for hard wood products!
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Products that are labeled as BPA free do not contain Bisphenol A, a chemical commonly found in plastic products. Studies on BPA exposure have shown that high levels of BPA could lead to hormone disruption, effects on behavior and brain function, reproductive problems, breast cancer, heart disease, infertility, and more.
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This company donates a portion of their time or profits to charitable efforts in their community or abroad.
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This product contains material that can break down into soil in either a backyard or industrial composting system. These products are declared compostable by the manufacturer, but may not third-party certified. Contact your local waste-hauler or composting facility to determine where these materials may be accepted. Certain materials may be better fit for industrial facilities than backyard composting systems. Industrial facilities may not exist in your area.
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Cruelty Free is a certification process through PETA that labels products that are not tested on animals. All companies that are included on PETA's cruelty-free list have signed a statement verifying that they don't use ingredients or create finished products that help conduct or pay for any tests on animals.
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This product is packaged or shipped in materials that contain recycled content.
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Recycling is the process of taking an otherwise-discarded item or material and cleaning, sorting, and breaking it down into its basic form (such as fibers or pellets). This material is then used to produce new items. Recycling keeps useful materials from being discarded in landfills, prevents resource extraction due to the creation of new materials, and provides a new life for used items. Recycling can utilize both pre-consumer waste (materials left over from production) or post-consumer materials (used clothing, empty water bottles, etc).
Recycled plastic utilizes salvaged post-industrial plastic scraps and post-consumer products such as water bottles and other plastic containers, and transforms them into new products. The containers are sorted, crushed, and then heated to form resins, which are liquid plastics that can harden into new shapes. These resins can be molded and used to create anything from carpet to outdoor furniture. Recycling plastic lowers the amount of petroleum extracted and the production of greenhouse gasses associated with first-time plastic production. Plus, by using these existing materials, we're benefiting from the original energy and resources spent to create them in the first place, while diverting waste from the landfill.
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Some or all of the ingredients or materials used to produce this item have been sustainably harvested. Sustainable practices involve managing land in ways that prevent overharvesting, preserve the natural ecosystems and animal habitats, and ensure a sustainable harvest for the future.
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Earth-Friendly Features
- This product supports the Humble Smile Foundation, a non-profit working to bring preventive oral health initiatives to those in need worldwide – focusing on education, advocacy, and urgent oral care. The Humble Co. donates all the products that are needed by the Humble Smile Foundation to carry out this mission, as well as a portion of profits from this, and every, product!
- These cotton swabs are made from sustainably harvested MOSO-bamboo leaves harvested from 5 meters and up. Since pandas only eat leaves they can reach, they don’t eat the bamboo The Honest Co. harvests, making this product “panda-friendly”!
Packaging
- Packaged in a recyclable box made from recycled content
- Ships plastic-free in recycled and recyclable content
Origin
- Responsibly made in China
Certifications
- Certified Cruelty-Free
- FDA Registered
Materials
- Handle: 100% biodegradable, sustainably-grown bamboo
- Tip: cotton
Product Features
- Biodegradable cotton swabs made from sustainably harvested bamboo
- Features a soft cotton tip
- Pack of 500 is great for the bathroom, art projects, and more!
Shipping Info
- Ships same business day!
Returns
- Unused, undamaged items in their original product packaging may be returned with 30 days
Specifications
- Pack of 500
End of Life
- Biodegradable and compostable
The Humble Co.
The Humble Co. is on a mission to take plastics out of the world's oral hygiene routine. In 2013, dentist Noel Abdayem wondered if there was a way to create useful, planet friendly products that give back to communities in need. Now, through The Humble Co, Abdayem creates products from plant based and biodegradable materials, helping to keep plastic out of our oceans, one toothbrush at a time. From their cruelty free certifications, vegan products, and give-back initiatives through The Humble Smile Foundation, the Humble Co. is using business as a force for good. Click below to learn more about why we love The Humble Co!
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