Did you know according to an article in the independent in May-19 over 10% of all cotton buds that are used are flushed down the toilet and could eventually end up in the ocean. Even when they are disposed of correctly the plastic they contain takes hundreds of years to decompose.
These cotton swabs, made of bamboo and fluffy cotton from controlled organic cultivation, are sustainable alternative to conventional plastic buds. After use, these plastic-free and biodegradable cotton swabs can be composted or added to organic waste without a problem.