Auriculi and ecological cotton buds, what are the differences?

Because plastic is dangerous for the planet, since January ^1, 2020, all single-use plastic items have been banned, and cotton swabs are no exception. Even now, many people are wondering what to replace these plastic sticks with a small cotton ball on each end with. Eco-friendly cotton swabs or auriculi are a more environmentally friendly alternative.

Plastic cotton swabs: real dangers

Disposable plastic cotton swabs are harmful to the environment for two reasons. The plastic handle is a major pollutant on our planet, and cotton farming is harmful. The stem is very small, which makes these cotton swabs very difficult to recycle. In addition, due to its size, it is easily transported in the oceans and ends up in the bodies of marine animals or reduced to microplastic particles by the wind, sun, soil, and currents. As for the cotton at the ends of these disposable cotton swabs, it is not environmentally friendly. Its cultivation is very polluting and is accompanied by the intensive use of insecticides and pesticides, which are also very polluting for the environment. It should also be noted that cotton farming exploits thousands of women, men, and children. Given all the problems caused by these little cotton buds, it is therefore normal that they are banned from use.

Ecological alternatives

When it comes to eco-friendly cotton buds , there are different choices available to everyone. For example, there are oriculi or auriculi, wooden ear cleaners, and cardboard cotton buds. The oriculi is a reusable ear cleaner with a curved tip made from bamboo. It has been used for centuries in Asia to clean the ear canal, even before the appearance of traditional cotton buds. Cardboard cotton buds are disposable, but they are compostable and biodegradable. Wooden ear cleaners are also excellent solutions for ear hygiene. The advantage of eco-friendly cotton buds is that even if they end up in the oceans, they do not release any microplastics, so they have no impact on the health of marine animals. But no matter which eco-friendly ear cleaner you choose, you must always be careful when using it to avoid perforated eardrums, bleeding, and pain.

Ear cleaners from the French brand Caliquo

Based on the principle of preserving the environment, the Caliquo brand offers an even more interesting ecological alternative: ear cleaners or auriculi made of fine European wood, made in France. They are designed according to the zero waste concept, they are specially created to limit their environmental impact. They do not clutter the trash, because they are ecological and reusable objects. After each use, simply clean them with water or a wipe. But Caliquo ear cleaners also allow everyone to save money, because there is no need to buy them regularly since these objects can be used for years. Since these are Made in France products, they do not emit a carbon footprint which is very harmful to the planet.

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