Throw away your cotton buds and keep respecting the environment with these bamboo cotton buds. They’ll get the job done regardless of the application, owing to their robust bamboo stick and generous cotton tip.
- Biodegradable
- Sturdy stick
- Generous tip
What are cotton buds for?
From cleaning your ears to helping you with your latest art or craft, the classic cotton earbuds are there to support your everyday needs. Although they are mainly used to remove the wax from your ear canal, cotton swabs have an incredible range of uses depending on the user.
Thanks to the recent ban on single-use plastic items, including plastic cotton buds, the mentality is slowly shifting away from plastic-made earbuds. Alternatives to cotton buds made of biodegradable materials make their way into our everyday lives for the Planet’s and our own’s delight.
Why bamboo cotton buds?
The eco-cotton buds from Bambaw are the perfect plastic-free alternative thanks to their primary material – rolling drums - bamboo. This renewable “super-hero”, as we like to call it, keeps its unique properties when made into products: rayon, straws, or even bamboo cotton buds.
Strong and splinter-free
The paper cotton buds are prone to soaking up water and bending easily; bamboo cotton buds, on the other hand, are free of these issues because of their natural bamboo sturdiness. Its raw fibre’s structure also allows the bamboo cotton buds to be smooth and splinter-free.
Are cotton buds banned?
Recent measures have been taken to ban the distribution and manufacturing of plastic cotton buds worldwide, but, unfortunately, we should keep seeing them in our circuit for a while.
Plastic-made cotton buds are such a small and ordinary product that it is easy not to think about their impact on the environment. When throwing them away or flushing them down the toilet, the tiny buds make their way into our oceans. The plastic sticks are sadly too often mistaken for food by marine animals, slowly suffocating and killing them.
Still today, cotton buds are the 8th most common piece of plastic pollution found on our beaches. This is why any items used for less than a minute should be biodegradable, reusable, and properly disposed of.
Composition
Bamboo - Bamboo is a natural, permanent, and renewable resource. The bamboo stick is made of the outer bamboo stem, which is the strongest part of the stem, offering you a flexible but sturdy cotton bud stick.
Cotton - The generous cotton tip is made of organic cotton without any chemicals and provides a soft touch.
Are the bamboo cotton buds recyclable?
Yes, the bamboo cotton buds are recyclable and completely compostable. The packaging is made of recycled and recyclable cardboard to avoid plastic.
Are they safe to use?
They are safe to use, but cotton swabs should not be pushed into the ear canal as this may cause injury. If you use the bamboo cotton buds to clean the ears, gently wipe them over the pinna and around the outer ear canal.
How should I store them?
It is best to store them in a cool, dry place. You can also upcycle an old container as a storage jar. Check out the included user manual for more tips on how to store your cotton buds.
