The Humble Co. Adult Bamboo Toothbrush
The Humble Co.
Adult Bamboo Toothbrush
Bamboo replaces a fully plastic handle, but the nylon bristles are still plastic.
Recommended alternativeFSC-certified bamboo handle with BPA-free bristles. Every purchase funds oral care for kids in need through the Humble Smile Foundation.
How this score breaks down
Strengths
- FSC-certified bamboo handle replaces a fully plastic toothbrush
- Recyclable plastic-free packaging
- Each purchase funds childrenu2019s oral care
Trade-offs
- The bristles are nylon, a plastic, as on almost all bamboo toothbrushes, so it is not fully plastic-free
- Pull the bristles before composting the handle
Scored on our durable-goods method (durables-v1, 2026-05-30). How we rank →
What's inside
A toothbrush with an FSC-certified bamboo handle. The bristles are nylon, a plastic, as on virtually every bamboo toothbrush, so it is not fully plastic-free; pull the bristles before composting the handle.
| Part | Material |
|---|---|
| Handle | FSC-certified bamboo |
| Bristles | Nylon (plastic) |
Free of Plastic handle, BPA in bristles
- Packaging
- Plastic-free; recyclable carton
- Microplastics
- Nylon bristles shed microplastics with brushing and washing, and a toothbrush is used in the mouth, so the bristles are a real shedding concern. The handle is bamboo, not plastic.
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About The Humble Co.
The Humble Co. makes bamboo-handled oral and personal care and funds dental care for children in need through the Humble Smile Foundation. Its bamboo carries FSC certification.
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