Bamboo Cotton Ear Swabs

Cotton ear swabs on bamboo sticks instead of plastic ones, in a 400-bud pack. The routine stays exactly the same; only the stem material changes. This is the larger of the two pack sizes.

Key Features

• 400 buds in one pack, enough for months of household use
• Bamboo stick in place of the usual plastic stem
• Soft cotton tips at both ends
• Packed in recycled waste paper, so the box is plastic-free too
• Handle can be composted once the cotton is removed

Materials

• Stick: bamboo
• Tips: cotton
• Packaging: recycled waste paper

Product Details

• Quantity: 400 buds
• Type: double-ended cotton swabs
• Storage: keep the box closed in a dry cupboard, away from bathroom steam

Good to Know

• Bamboo is a grass, not a tree, and breaks down in months to a few years depending on conditions, whereas plastic can persist for centuries
• Do not insert swabs into the ear canal; use them around the outer ear and for general grooming and cleaning tasks

FAQs

How does this differ from the smaller pack?

Only the count. This box holds 400 buds; the other holds 240.

Do the sticks bend or snap?

Bamboo is stiffer than a rolled paper stem and does not go soft when damp, so it holds its shape in use.

Can the whole swab go in the compost?

The bamboo stick composts. Pull off the used cotton and dispose of it separately.

Is the pack itself plastic-free?

Yes. The box is made from recycled waste paper with no plastic window or wrap.

Country of Origin: India Sold by: ONEarth Fulfilled by: EarthBased