Original Toothbrush by Radius

Adam W.
209 reviews
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Trippy Toothbrush

All in all, I really enjoy this toothbrush. First things first, I definitely like the fact that it is made from the cellulose of trees coming from sustainable yield forests - way better than any kind of plastic in my opinion. That being said, I also really like the crazy large head. I have never liked brushing my teeth (a throwback to some Freudian kid power trip maybe, i dunno), so this product was already in hot water with me. However, i think the crazy big head made me feel like i was getting so much more done, and it definitely did a better job of reaching all parts of my gums in the front of my mouth than my old toothbrush. The thing i didn't like is that the large ergonomic handle made it a little difficult to get into the very back of my mouth, and i never really liked holding the brush the way it was supposed to be held - it didn't feel right to me. It may not have converted me to enjoying brushing my teeth, but I do think i like it better than my old toothbrush, and there is no doubt it is more sustainable - rock on!

Beth Terry
28 reviews
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Not entirely sustainable

While it's great that the handle is made from natural cellulose, the case is made from virgin plastic. The company claims that it is recyclable, but since most areas will not accept a case like that for recycling, for practical purposes it is not recyclable. Just because an item has a recycling code does not mean it can be recycled.

This company has looked into accepting the toothbrushes back for recycling and decided against it. I prefer the Preserve toothbrush from Recycline (http://www.recycline.com) which is not only made from post-consumer recycled plastic, but can also be sent back to the manufacturer to be recycled further. Recycline has come closer than any other toothbrush maker that I've found to closing the recycling loop.

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Kelly B.
22 reviews
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big and beautiful

I have been hooked on this biggin' for a few years now. It can't be bought everywhere, though; my only complaint.

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Susie S.
50 reviews
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Eco Ergo Toothbrush

The Radius original toothbrush has the coolest design I've seen and felt. The materials are all sustainable, and while it's expensive I am taking better care of my brush so it lasts longer. I figure I'll use it as art when I'm done!

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