Bamboo Cotton Buds
Make the switch from the usual plastic cotton buds!
These cotton buds are made from bamboo which is a renewable resource and is durable. Each box has 100 sticks.
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Your purchase funds our educational efforts, enables us to continue pushing the zero waste movement in Singapore, support local makers and reduce the waste sent to our Semakau landfill.
Note: We reuse used/unwanted packaging materials to pack your orders without compromising protection. Please read more about our packaging policy here!
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Whether you are at home or travelling, these bamboo cotton buds are versatile and can be used for removing makeup, applying medication or cleaning small surfaces. This is the simplest step you can take to reduce your plastic waste!
Made from bamboo, these double-sided cotton buds are compostable and come in a box of 100 sticks. Bamboo grows incredibly fast, making deforestation not an issue with its rapid and frequent growth spurts. It is also strong enough to prevent any form of splinters.
They replace plastic cotton buds which pose the following threats:
- Wildlife might ingest them accidentally
- Breaks down into microplastic
- Makes up a significant percentage of sewage trash
Did you know? Cotton buds are the 8th most common piece of plastic pollution found on our beaches. You can reach more about plastic buds and marine litter in this article!
Please note that the packaging of the cotton buds might differ.
Material
Bamboo, cotton
End of Life Treatment
Cotton buds: Compostable | Paper box: Recyclable
FAQ
Are these buds reusable?
Unfortunately, they are not! We currently do not bring in reusable cotton buds as we feel like cotton buds are used mainly for hygienic purposes like applying medication. We do not wish to risk any form of contamination!
Made In
China
Care Instructions
Do place them in a cool and dry area. Due to Singapore’s humidity, there is a possibility of it growing mould. Do be careful!
Packaging
By default: Paper Box
You can request for it to be wrapped package-free in donated magazine paper.
Jo's Personal Review
Do place the cotton buds in a cool and dry area so as to prevent the humidity in Singapore from causing it to grow mould.
Nur Hazirah –
Great eco-swap for normal cotton buds! Really helpful to apply medicine, clean wounds etc. I always try to have at least a box on hand! Honestly it’s just like regular cotton buds haha, just biodegradable.
Laetitia (verified owner) –
Very happy with these cotton buds. As good as the regulars without harming the planet! 🙂