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Luckily, some passionate designers from London have decided to develop a sustainable option to divert waste from landfills.

They call it Tooth, a last-for-a-lifetime toothbrush handle with replaceable heads.

Unlike the 98 percent of toothbrushes that are not biodegradable, the Tooth replacement heads will break down.

The main portion of the brush head is made from locally sourced sugar beets that have been turned into Floreon.

The bristles are made from Nylon 4; both products are 100 percent biodegradable.

The handle is contoured out of recycled aluminum, a durable metal that eliminates the need to create virgin aluminum and the carbon emissions that come with it.

The handles are also 100 percent recyclable when they are no longer useful. Tooth has a lifetime guarantee as long as you remain a subscriber.

Select one of four colors including ash, charcoal, rose, or gold, and choose from three bristle firmness options. You can also get a recycled steel stand to keep your Tooth aired out and to avoid contact with germs lurking on countertops.

There’s also a travel case that protects the Tooth and stores up to three additional replacement heads.

Dentists recommend changing your toothbrush every three months, so with a subscription, Tooth will automatically send a replacement head directly to your house every three months; you can go ahead and cross that chore off the list.

Because the company is sustainably focused, your shipment will arrive in eco-friendly packaging.

With recycled cardboard, plastic-free labels and a flat design, everything can go into the recycling upon receipt.

Tooth is currently an active and fully funded Kickstarter campaign, due to expire on October 18.

Shipments are expected for April 2020.

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Published on inhabitat.com

Tooth: the eco-friendly toothbrush made from recycled and biodegradable materials

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