Zero Waste Lifestyle Floss

The company aims to create a new norm that s free of single use plastic.

Zero waste lifestyle floss.

According to her zero waste is a philosophy based on a set of practices aimed at avoiding as much waste as possible. Kmh s vegan and zero waste dental floss is made out of corn fiber and is coated in candelilla wax. The product contains a slightly ginger mint flavoring. That sounds like a great plastic free method but it seems like a little too much work for me.

Zero wasters love diy projects and making things from scratch. Zero waste isn t all food packaging and bulk bins. K cups are super hard to recycle. Most floss is made of either nylon or teflon which are both synthetically made.

The problem is our flossing habits are not very sustainable. Bea johnson has paved the path and founded the zero waste lifestyle. There s tons of other things involved. Radius offers a silk version but it has the same plastic pack.

And with the amount we use about 2 5 million miles of dental floss for americans it wouldn t hurt to explore some zero waste floss options. There s still so much that you can do. The floss is also infused with all natural grape fruit seed extract which helps fight gingivitis and mint essential oil to give its fresh minty flavour. Eco dent makes a vegan brand but the floss does come in a small plastic pack which is a bummer.

A zero waste lifestyle promotes self sufficiency. I ve heard some people use strings from an old piece of silk to floss. And if you don t have a zero waste store near by never fear. The handle for thee picks are made from corn starch meaning each floss is completely biodegradable.

What do you think is reducing dental floss waste worth it or destined to be just another scapegoat for the inaccessibility of a zero waste lifestyle. Natural dental floss picks 200 count vegan eco friendly sustainable flossers for zero waste oral care. In addition crafting something by hand instead of buying it can feel rewarding. The new durapik dental pick is a reusable zero waste flossing tool made from recycled surgical grade stainless steel that s built to last.

Learning a new skill or trade is empowering. This makes them a great zero waste eco friendly option for your dental routine. Durapik is the brainchild of adventure enthusiast and environmental advocate keirin shaw. Check out my guide 15 zero waste swaps even if you don t have bulk bins.

Helps remove plaque and gives a fresh feel 4 packs of mint 4 6 out of 5 stars 554 15 90 15 90 0 08 count.