The new cotton swab: the oriculi

The oriculis

Surely, you know about eco-friendly and eco-responsible toothbrushes made from recycled plastic like those from the Caliquo brand or bamboo , but did you know that you can also clean your ears without endangering our environment? This is possible thanks to compostable ear cleaners made with natural products like oriculis . Moreover, cotton buds have been banned throughout France since the beginning of 2020 because they leave a huge amount of waste and are dangerous for your health.

What is the oriculis?

The oriculi was specially designed to significantly reduce waste in the bathroom and to allow everyone to save money. This tool originates from China and Japan. The oriculis is a small, eco-friendly ear cleaner consisting of a bamboo rod and bead, a small cardboard box for packaging, and a piece of fabric. In addition to being compostable, this natural cotton swab, approximately 10 cm long, is recyclable. The cardboard tip is colored so as not to confuse everyone's ear cleaners. To properly clean the ears, the end of the oriculis is curved like a shovel. To use it, simply insert it into the ear canal and gently scrape the walls at the entrance to the orifice. Repeat this action several times to collect the earwax. When finished, all that's left is to clean the oriculis under water or with a tissue or wipe. It should be used once or twice a week. It's an eco-friendly ear cleaner that lasts a lifetime, and it's a perfect replacement for traditional cotton buds that create tons of disposable plastic cotton swabs. It's also a very healthy tool because it prevents blockages. But the oriculis isn't 100% eco-friendly; it's made in China, so it leaves a large carbon footprint on the planet during its transportation. For a truly zero-waste approach, wouldn't it be best to use a locally produced ear cleaner?

Caliquo's Ear Cleaner

Caliquo is a French brand known for its recycled plastic or bioplastic toothbrushes with rechargeable heads. Its products are designed to be as eco-friendly as possible, and they are Made in France. Currently, the brand is going even further by offering ear cleaners made from European beech wood so that everyone can get started with the zero-waste concept at a low price. These eco-friendly and sustainable sticks are made of noble and resistant material, and they have a small spoon-shaped end, which is the scraper. Caliquo's ear curette is inserted at the entrance of the ear canal, then twisted to collect the earwax. By opting for this French-made wooden product, you will no longer have to buy single-use cotton swabs, and it's not only good for the environment but also for your wallet. You can use it for months and months. What's more, it leaves no carbon footprint due to shipping, unlike oriculis ear cleaners from Asia.

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