A Midtown-based start-up has created a new toothbrush that is strong enough to last for people to clean their teeth but biodegradable enough to compost a few months after it's done its work.
The Bogobrush is made of a combination of sculpted bamboo (the shaft) and the bio-plastic nylon (the bristles). The ultra-green-living toothbrush is made of not only biodegradable materials but also materials that are produced quickly (the bamboo).
"The toothbrush is something we use every morning and night," says John McDougall, chief creative officer for
Bogobrush. "If we can get people to be more environmentally conscious at that moment it will help them be more environmentally conscious in their daily routine."
McDougall co-founded Bogobrush with his sister, Heather McDougall. Their father is a dentist. They are working with a team of seven other people to bring the toothbrush to market. The company is starting with a campaign that allows people to buy one for themselves and another one for someone in need. The company hopes to begin a pre-sale campaign early next year.
Source: John McDougall, chief creative officer for Bogobrush
Writer: Jon Zemke
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