Everything you need to know about Caliquo's reusable cotton buds

Plastic cotton buds with cotton tips are a major environmental polluter because they are impossible to recycle. They end up in wastewater and eventually end up in seas, rivers, and oceans. For this reason, their use and sale have been banned since the beginning of 2020. To embrace the zero-waste concept and, therefore, be more respectful of our planet, there is no shortage of alternatives to conventional cotton buds, such as Caliquo's reusable cotton bud .

The dangers of the classic cotton swab

Cotton swabs with their plastic stems have been banned in France since January ^1, 2020, as part of the law for the recovery of biodiversity. Other European countries will start around 2022. It should be noted that in 2015, Surfrider Foundation Europe recorded more than 16,000 plastic sticks in European rivers and coastlines, which is equivalent to 3 and a half Eiffel Towers. Indeed, after use, these cotton swabs are thrown into the toilet bowl, and because of their small size, they end up in wastewater treatment plants and end up in the sea before decomposing into microplastic or being swallowed by marine animals. Cotton swabs ingested by the latter cause intestinal obstructions and perforate their organs. But that's not all. For several years, these small, highly polluting objects have been among the top 10 most common items of waste found on beaches, along with bags, bottles, diapers, and cigarette butts.

What is a reusable cotton swab?

The reusable cotton swab is made from recyclable and recycled materials and can be used multiple times. Simply clean it with soapy water after use. This type of cotton swab is currently gaining popularity because it allows for a zero-waste lifestyle. It significantly reduces waste because it is single-use, and its material degrades more quickly than plastic. This approach aims to minimize waste production; it involves a change in consumption patterns and the integration of recycling into lifestyles. Reusable cotton swabs therefore allow everyone to fight against waste, overconsumption, and pollution.

Ear cleaning is not essential

For health professionals, daily cleaning of the ears with a cotton swab is not necessary, it is even dangerous. When we use it, we push the earwax to the bottom of the ear canal so that it can no longer come out, and this can cause blockages and irritations. We must let the earwax flow out, because the ears clean themselves. If there is a lot of discharge, cleaning can be done every 15 days. To clean the ears effectively, a tissue or the little finger is more than enough, the little finger is made for that. If you cannot do without the cotton swab, for your health and for the planet, opt for the reusable cotton swab . The Caliquo brand offers French wooden ear cleaners that effectively clean the ears without damaging the eardrum.

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