To ensure eco-friendly disposal, please follow these steps:
- Kraft Paper Wrapper: Remove and recycle in your paper recycling bin, as kraft paper is widely accepted by municipal recycling programs. You may also home or industrially compost them.
- Floss Pick: Our floss picks should be composted in an industrial composting facility, where they decompose faster under controlled conditions.
Decomposition Time
Wrapper:
- Home Compost: Decomposes in 2 to 5 weeks
- Industrial Composting: Decomposes in 1 to 4 weeks
- Natural Environment: Kraft paper generally decomposes within 2 to 6 months. Factors such as soil composition, moisture, environmental temperature, and microbial activity can influence the exact timeframe.
Floss Pick Handle:
- Industrial Composting: Decomposes within 3 to 6 months.
- Landfills: The decomposition rate is significantly slower in landfill environments, potentially taking several years due to anaerobic conditions.
Nylon-4 Thread:
- Industrial Composting: Nylon-4 can degrade within 6 to 12 months under optimal conditions.
- Landfills: Degradation in a landfill is slow, and it can take several years for the thread to break down significantly.
Note: The decomposition times can vary widely based on local environmental conditions and facility practices. We recommend using industrial composting the actual floss pick to minimize environmental impact.