Comment on If we replace most plastic with a non plastic alternative and would that really be better?
lurch@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
there’s so much that can replace it. tinfoil with or without cardboard, waxed paper or cellophane, wood for throwaway utensils, etc…
i suspect the biggest problem is toothbrushes. the ones made from animal hair and wood are barely usable and we have 8 billion people grinding plastic against their teeth multiple times each day and rinsing the particles out with water. this can’t be good.
hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
From what I know, wood (or bamboo) toothbrushes and hair bristles are just fine.
lurch@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
i didn’t try bamboo yet, but the wood handles of the ones i tried a few years ago, wasn’t as smooth as plastic, especially when wet. this made my lips move with it, making it difficult to keep the foam in the mouth and can hurt.
the bristles were from pigs/boars. they started out hard, but became increasingly soft while brushing. that was a bit annoying, but managable. it’s unfortunate they’re not vegan tho.
in my region i couldn’t get bamboo ones with soft bristles, which i need, yet. that’s why i couldn’t try them yet. i saw some labelled “hard” a the store tho. gonna keep an eye on that