There is an ecological cotton swab

The oriculis

If, like many people, you want to do something good for your health and the environment, it's not too late to stop using plastic cotton buds that swell your household waste and pollute our planet. Currently, there are other more ecological alternatives, but just as effective. We are talking here about wooden ear cleaners without cotton, also called auriculi . It is a reusable and ecological ear cleaner, you just need to clean it with water. Different brands have started using it, such as Caliquo, the expert in ecological and rechargeable toothbrushes.

The Danger of Cotton Swabs

Cotton buds are not biodegradable; they are real pollutants, just like plastic toothbrushes. They are used daily by a large number of people. In France, they represent 1.2 million tons of waste per year. In the majority of cases, these cotton buds are thrown down the toilet after use, and they end up in the oceans and rivers. This is unfortunately very sad for the fish that have to live with this plastic waste. Cotton buds, which are supposed to dislodge excess earwax from the ears, are also harmful to the eardrum, which is very fragile. Even though these cotton buds have been commonplace for years, health professionals constantly repeat that it is not useful to use them every day because they only push the earwax into the ear canal. The resulting blockages can cause infections, but let's not forget the trauma caused by cotton swab accidents. Given the dangers these plastic products pose to the planet and human health, France has banned their use since the beginning of 2020.

Oriculi as a natural alternative

The oriculi is a 100% eco-friendly and sustainable Japanese ear cleaner. It is a wooden stick curved like a small spoon. Generally, the oriculi is made of bamboo. In addition to being natural, it is economical and reusable for life. Due to its curved shape, it easily collects earwax from the auditory walls. It must be gently inserted into the ear canal and gently scraped. Therefore, it does not push the earwax to the bottom, but collects it. However, the recommendation is the same as with cotton swabs: do not push it too far into the ear to avoid damaging the eardrum. This cotton-free hearing hygiene accessory from Asia cleans the ear canal better than traditional cotton swabs. In addition to being easy to use, the oriculi is quick and produces no waste. But unfortunately, oriculi isn't produced locally since it comes from Asia. For a truly eco-friendly approach, there's another alternative: the 100% natural, Made in France ear cleaner from the Caliquo brand.

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