Oral Care
Electric Toothbrush Replacement Head
2-pack blister
45
g
Total plastic weight
Tiny multi-polymer components and embedded metal staples prevent these from being recycled in standard curbside bins.
5%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose

Material breakdown
3 components- POM drive shaft15g
- PP head shell20g
- Nylon bristles10g
Production footprint
Per unit135L
Water to produce
0.55kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Bamboo replacement headBiodegradable wood handle with bio-based bristles.5gplastic
- Terracycle recycling programSpecialized mail-in program for mechanical toothbrush waste.45gplastic
- Standard manual bamboo brushAvoids the technical plastics required for oscillating heads.15gplastic
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