Planet-Friendly Dental Floss and Decent Floss Picks: 9 Options

I'll be honest with you guys, I consider floss picks evil even if they are made of sustainable materials. So I don't recommend buying floss picks at all and let me explain why.

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Biodegradable floss picks are definitely better than plastic ones since they decompose faster, but:

1. Whether biodegradable or not, they’re still single-use items, and a person uses several of them daily. So, calculate how many floss picks are produced and then thrown away daily. Not all get composted; the majority end up in landfills.

2. Imagine the damage they can cause to an animal who steps on them in the wild or swallows one by mistake.

Given these arguments, I've chosen ordinary floss in sustainable packaging.

But for those of you who 'can’t open your mouth 180 degrees and put your fist inside' (© my husband), here are some less harmful floss-pick options:

Biodegradable Dental Floss Picks - Natural Plastic Free Handle	PUL Biodegradable Mint Dental Floss Picks	Natural Dental High Toughness Charcoal Toothpicks

And now let’s discuss more eco-friendly options: dental flosses. They can be made of materials like silk, bamboo or plant-based nylon.

Eco-Friendly Dental Floss

Bamboo flosses:

Mother Earth Bamboo Charcoal Floss, Refillable Glass Container	BOONBOO Dental Floss, Bamboo Charcoal Woven Thread	Bamboo Charcoal Floss - Reusable Container with Floss Refills

Silk flosses:

Ohm Earth’s Ohm Floss – Natural Biodegradable Silk Dental Floss	Biodegradable Silk Dental Floss with a Refillable Glass Holder	Dental Lace Silk Floss with Natural Mint Flavor

All these products have refills that can be purchased separately. My favorite option is Boonboo floss, primarily because of the cute panda on the logo :) and it's also fun to use black floss instead of the traditional white one.

In comparison with silk, bamboo products have an ecological advantage as they are purely plant-based and do not involve any animals in the production cycle. However, silk is a byproduct of silkworms' activity, so silk dental floss cannot be considered purely vegan.

FAQ: Eco-Friendly Flossing Options

Are floss picks environmentally friendly?

Generally, no. Even biodegradable floss picks are single-use items, and many end up in landfills or the environment, posing risks to wildlife. 

What are better alternatives to floss picks?

Dental floss made from bamboo, silk, or plant-based nylon in sustainable packaging is a more eco-friendly choice.

Are there any eco-friendly floss picks available?

Yes, some brands offer biodegradable floss picks made from materials like straw wheat or cornstarch, but they are still single-use and should be used sparingly.

Is silk floss a sustainable option?

Silk floss is biodegradable but not vegan, as it is derived from silkworms. Bamboo-based floss is a plant-based alternative.

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