How

Buy a Non-Plastic Toothbrush

Bamboo. It is fast-growing, biodegradable and contains natural antibacterial properties.
A recycled plastic toothbrush with a reusable handle or reusable head.
A toothbrush with natural bristles instead of plastic bristles, as this material will biodegrade.
If you must use plastic bristles on your toothbrush, choose BPA free bristles.
An electric toothbrush featuring a return-for-recycling scheme, from brands including Brushd, Philips, Colgate.
An electric toothbrush made from medical-grade silicon, aluminium or bamboo. These are petroleum-free.

Dispose of your Toothbrush Thoughtfully

Before disposing of your toothbrush handle, pluck out the plastic bristles and dispose of them in general waste.
Dispose of your bamboo toothbrush handle in the garden waste/ compost bin.
Drop off your used recycled plastic toothbrush to a TerraCycle drop-off point.
Send your used electric toothbrush head and handle back to the company that you bought it from for recycling.