With Charcoal Bristles Vegan & Cruelty Free BPA Free Anti Bacterial Eco-friendly Biodegradable Clean Teeth Naturally Hand Made From Biodegradable Bamboo Plastic is Whack, Bamboo is Better! Fishies Rejoice! Did you know over 4.7 billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown in the trash every single year?! It takes a single plastic toothbrush over 1,000 years to decompose. Our bamboo handle and nylon #4 bristles should break down in less than 3 years By switching to bamboo you are making the eco-friendly choice to reduce plastic waste and save our oceans.