Sustainable toothbrushes: How do bamboo and wood stack up?

For those who opt for bamboo toothbrushes, environmental experts recommend using those made of domestic wood to lower the environmental impact of long transport routes. Photo: Christin Klose

There are many ways to live more sustainably, some large, others small. And you need look no further than your bathroom to find one.

Dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every few months, which adds up to a lot of plastic waste over time. So that the rubbish is at least not non-biodegradable plastic, some eco-minded people use toothbrushes with a bamboo handle.