I’ll admit it: I was late to the electric toothbrush game. I only started using one a few years ago, and wow – the difference was immediate. My teeth felt like I’d just left the dentist’s chair after every brush.
Using one of these feels like a no-brainer… so what’s the catch? Most electric toothbrushes are made almost entirely of plastic, and the replacement heads create an endless stream of waste. Not exactly the eco-friendliest option.
Thankfully, there are some really great alternatives now. With bamboo electric toothbrush heads or even compostable manual brushes, you can make sure your teeth are sparkly clean without a bunch of plastic. Here are some of the best eco-friendly, plastic-free toothbrushes out there, including the electric ones that make sure you get that amazing deep-clean feeling after every brush.
Electric Toothbrushes
1. Bamtoo
Bamtoo is a German brand making one of the most sustainable electric toothbrushes I’ve ever seen. Their sonic toothbrush has replaceable bamboo and bioplastic heads, and the handle itself is designed to last. They even offer battery replacements instead of pushing you to buy a whole new brush.
On top of that, every order helps remove plastic waste from the environment and plants a mangrove tree in Madagascar. I think it’s so cool that they’re tackling both personal care and environmental impact at the same time.
Price: around €80–€100 for the brush starter set.
🌍 Ships from Germany, with EU and international shipping available.
2. SURI
SURI (Sustainable Rituals) is one of the most innovative eco-friendly electric toothbrushes I’ve come across. The brush handle is made from recyclable aluminum, and the replaceable heads are plant-based with castor oil bristles. You can even send the heads back to SURI for proper recycling through their free program. The toothbrush itself is slim, lightweight, and powerful, without any clunky plastics.
Price: Around $95 for the starter kit, replacement heads about $12 for a 2-pack.
🌍 Ships worldwide from the UK.
3. LiveCoco
If you already own an electric toothbrush, LiveCoco makes compostable and recyclable plastic replacement heads that fit Philips Sonicare and Oral-B brushes. The bristles are made from castor bean oil, and the heads themselves can be sent back to LiveCoco for closed-loop recycling. It’s such a smart way to keep using the brush you already have while making it more eco-friendly.
Price: About $11 for a 2-pack.
🌍 Ships worldwide from the UK
4. Booheads
Similar to LiveCoco, Booheads makes electric toothbrush heads that fit Philips Sonicare and Oral-B brushes, but all their products are compostable. They’re made from biodegradable materials like bamboo, corn starch, and wheat starch, making them the one of the lowest footprint options out there. They also come in fully compostable, plastic-free packaging.
Price: Around $13 for a 2-pack.
🌍 Ships worldwide from the UK.
Manual Alternatives
1. Georganics
If you prefer a manual option, Georganics is a great choice. Their toothbrushes come with handles made from bamboo or beechwood, which are fully compostable. The bristles are nylon, so they aren’t compostable, but the rest of the brush is completely plastic-free, and the packaging is minimal. These brushes are perfect for anyone who wants to stick with a simple, low-waste routine while still having a quality brush that feels good to use.
Price: $4–$6 per brush.
🌍 Ships internationally from the UK.
For a truly plastic-free manual option, Brush with Bamboo has been leading the way. Their toothbrush handles are made from FSC-certified bamboo, the bristles are bio-based (from castor beans), and even the packaging is compostable. It’s about as close to zero-waste as a toothbrush can get.
Price: Around $20 for a 4-pack.
🌍 Ships worldwide from the US.
The Humble Co. makes simple, affordable bamboo toothbrushes with bio-based bristles. They’re dentist-approved, come in fun colors, and are easy to find in stores as well as online. If you want a simple, everyday sustainable toothbrush, this one’s a solid choice.
Price: Around $4 per brush.
🌍 Widely available worldwide.
The nice thing about all of these brushes is that you don’t have to pick between clean teeth and a cleaner planet. You can still get that fresh-from-the-dentist clean feeling but without all the plastic waste piling up in your bathroom bin. It’s such a small everyday upgrade that can make a real difference.