Did you know that bamboo cotton swabs are available with 100% plastic-free packaging? You probably can’t find them in grocery stores or pharmacies yet, but you can order them online from eco-friendly companies. Mainstream brands are starting to embrace paper sticks instead of plastic ones, but the outer packaging for the swabs often contains plastic. If you use cotton swabs as part of your makeup routine or to clean your outer ear, look for packaging that is 100% plastic-free and biodegradable. You can make a difference for our planet by doing this.  Our oceans need your help!

Did you know there are over 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic floating in the ocean? Sea horses have been seen riding on plastic cotton swab sticks. Unnecessary plastic can be avoided if we take action and say “no” to single-use plastic packaging.

Biodegradable cotton swabs can be composted at the end of their life. They are a great zero waste option for applying makeup and medications.