Manchester-based Portman dentist Daniel Sutcliffe and his family have launched their own eco-friendly bamboo toothbrush, dental floss in recyclable packaging and 'Earth Straw' in a bid to reduce the quantity of plastic dental products purchased and used in the UK.

The Sutcliffe Toothbrush Company's Bamboo Toothbrush was designed to be eco-friendly but also stylish and complementary to any bathroom décor. With a high quality beeswax finish, the toothbrush has a biodegradable bamboo handle, high quality Dupont nylon bristles, is BPA free, ethically sourced and recyclable: it comes in a cardboard outer box and a hygienic internal 'Eco-Wrap'. The bamboo toothbrush is available in three different colours so that each member of the household can identify their own brush.

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Hundreds of millions of plastic dental floss containers are thrown away every year. The Sutcliffe Toothbrush Company's Mint Dental Floss (50 m) comes in a biodegradable, recyclable box that is also the floss dispenser.

Although not specifically a dental product, the Earth Straw may help the public to reduce sugary/acidic contact with their teeth, but without creating single-use plastic waste. The Earth Straw is made from high quality, biodegradable bamboo that is reusable and easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher. They come in a handy, washable bag with a slender cleaning brush.

The Sutcliffe Toothbrush Company's products are now available through Amazon. Find out more at http://thesutcliffetoothbrushcompany.co.uk/.