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Fast Facts

Established

2016

Nr. of employees

30

Electricity

Solar power

Opening hours:

8:00-16:00

Shifts:

One

Inspection made:

April 2019

Signed Code of Conduct:

Yes

Improvements

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Shipping

Climate compensated shipping by 2021 

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Production

Suggest solar power investment 

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Employees

Educate workers on basic rights 

Certifications

The Story

Want to hear some mind blowing facts about plastic toothbrush waste:

According to a research by Fonroe:

  • 1 billion plastic toothbrush are thrown away every year in the US. That enough to stretch around the earth 4 times.
  • 50 million pounds of toothbrushes are added to landfills in the US annually.
  • Plastic toothbrushes are made from polypropylene plastics that is souced from non renewable fossil fuel.
  • Polypropylene plastic toothbrush find their way to waterways and ocean where marine creatures can mistake as food.
  • According to a report by National geographics, 8.3 billion plastic straws pollute the world's beaches.
  • In the U.K., at least 4.4 billion straws are estimated to be thrown away annually.

Did it surprise you as much as it did us?

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bamboo toothbursh

That's why at agood company, we decided to take action and develop an eco-conscious solution: our sustainable agood bamboo toothbrush and agood cutlery line. We know how important toothbrushes are for oral hygiene and health, so we sought to make dental care products accessible to all while also protecting our planet from plastic trash.

How we found it?

At agood company, we wanted to make sure that our sustainable toothbrush line was made from only the best materials. That's why we decided to search for a partner who could produce toothbrushes and straw using sustainable bamboo.

bamboo

Did you know that bamboo, the material we use for our sustainable toothbrushes and straws, is actually a type of grass? And not just any grass, but the fastest growing plant on Earth! In fact, bamboo holds the Guinness World Record for its rapid growth rate. This incredible plant grows primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, but it can thrive almost anywhere. With its versatility and sustainability, it's no wonder that bamboo has been a valuable resource for centuries.

While bamboo is found naturally on all continents except for Antarctica and Europe, China is the primary source of commercial bamboo. With this in mind, we directed our search for the perfect bamboo toothbrush and straw head partner to China. After months of researching, we found several potential factories with experience in sustainably harvesting bamboo. After careful consideration, we landed on the perfect partner in the toothbrush capital of the world – Yangzhou Hangji, China.

Our partner in Yangzhou Hangji has a long history of bamboo processing, and they share our commitment to sustainability. They use only locally sourced, sustainably harvested bamboo for our toothbrushes and straws, ensuring that we're not contributing to deforestation or unethical sourcing practices. In addition, our partner is dedicated to reducing waste and using eco-friendly production methods.

We're proud to partner with a company that shares our values and commitment to the environment. With our bamboo toothbrushes and straws, we're not only making a positive impact on the planet, but we're also supporting a responsible and ethical supply chain.

The process and way of working

We take our commitment to sustainability seriously at agood company, and that's why we've developed an automated process to create our bamboo toothbrushes. Here is a breakdown of the process:

  • Sustainable and FSC certified bamboo selection: We carefully select bamboo that is sustainably sourced and FSC certified to ensure high quality and durability.
  • Steaming: Bamboo is steamed to remove any parasites and dry the material.
  • Cutting and molding: The bamboo is cut into strips and molded into the desired toothbrush handle shape using state-of-the-art machines, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
  • Sanding: The toothbrush handles are sanded to ensure a smooth finish, making them comfortable to hold and use.
  • Bristle attachment: Small holes are bored into the head of the toothbrush, and high-quality nylon bristles are attached for effective and comfortable brushing.
  • Eco-friendly packaging: Our finished toothbrushes are packaged using recycled and recyclable materials to minimize our environmental impact.

Our automated process is designed to create high-quality, effective, and sustainable toothbrushes that are good for both you and the planet. We're committed to taking our sustainability commitment seriously, and that's why we're constantly working to refine and improve our processes to create the best possible products. So why not choose agood company for your next toothbrush purchase and join us in our mission to create a healthier, happier, and more sustainable world?

About the owners

The Toothbrush Factory has been a dynamic commercial entity since 2016, owned and operated by two friends. Seven years ago, these two close friends began working in a plastic toothbrush factory. But one day, they saw a prototype toothbrush made from bamboo.

They were immediately aware of the significant damage that plastic was causing to our environment and spotted the urgent need for a far more sustainable alternative to plastic-based toothbrushes. With this understanding, they set out on a mission to craft sustainably grown bamboo from the nearby Zhejiang mountains into the world’s most eco-friendly and biodegradable toothbrushes and straws.

Today, The Toothbrush Factory is still a small-scale operation with just 30 employees, but its reach is growing rapidly as more people begin to recognize the importance of sustainability in their daily lives. We are proud to be part of the team leading this movement!

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the use of plastic toothbrushes and straws is contributing to the pollution of our environment, particularly our oceans and landfills. At agood company, we have taken action to create an eco-conscious solution by developing our sustainable dental and cutlery line.

Bamboo, as the fastest-growing plant on Earth, is a valuable and sustainable resource that we carefully select and mold into our high-quality toothbrushes. Our partnership with a sustainable bamboo processing factory in China ensures that we're not contributing to deforestation or unethical sourcing practices, and we use eco-friendly production methods to minimize waste. By choosing agood company for your next toothbrush purchase, you can join us in our agood fight where we make the world a little better everyday.

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Anders Ankarlid

Anders Ankarlid

Co-founder & Product Development Lead

Co-founder of agood company and product development lead. A serial e-commerce entrepreneur, and a father of three. Have worked in e-commerce for more than a decade. Mindless consumption activist.

"I want to be able to look into my kids’ eyes and honestly say: "I did everything I could to hinder climate-change”

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