Bamboo has become a popular sustainable resource, and you can use it easily by choosing bamboo for your next toothbrush! The majority of bamboo toothbrushes use Moso bamboo which is a species that matures in 3-5 years compared to 50-100 years for trees used in other building material products. Not only does bamboo grow fast, it also requires no pesticides, minimal water, no plastics, no trees, and regenerates without replanting. You can also look out for the label of FSC-certified to know your bamboo was grown responsibly. By choosing bamboo over plastic for your toothbrushes, little by little you contribute less and less to the production and disposal of toxic plastic waste clogging up landfills that can take centuries to fully decompose. So the next time you need a toothbrush, choose bamboo! For more sustainability life tips, follow us here or check out greenbuildingcenter.com/50-shades-of-green.