The Humble Co.Natural Bamboo Cotton Swabs (600 count) - Natural Cotton Swabs and Eco friendly and Sustainable Cotton Buds for Ears, Makeup, Pet Care and Cleaning (Purple)

Eating plant-based is the biggest step you can take toward climate change, and doing better by our planet. But this year, let’s take it a step further and start to reduce our carbon footprint by making conscious choices in our everyday purchases as well. I have been trying to do better by mother earth, and in doing so have begun to swap some of my bathroom toiletries for more eco-friendly versions. The Humble Co. is based in Sweden, and prides themselves on being “over certified, because it matters.” All of their products are cruelty-free and certified vegan. They created their products with a mission to help those in need, and to sustain our planet, because in their words: "there is no planet b." They have created a number of eco-friendly hyenine products, from floss picks to toothpaste tablets, and even reusable face masks to help reduce the spread. Additionally, The Humble Co donates necessary oral health care products and education through their foundation: Humble Smile Foundation. Humble Smile is a series of outreach projects, offering oral hygiene supplies and resources to the most vulnerable around the globe. The Humble Smile Foundation is: "a group of dedicated dental professionals and academics, develops models whereby volunteer teams work together with local school staff to promote specific behaviour-based preventive oral health initiatives that include dietary interventions, monitored toothbrushing and clinical procedures."The Humble Co's cotton swabs make a statement with their sustainable bamboo sticks, and naturally dyed pink (or white, blue, or even black) cotton tips. Used for detailed cleaning, routine beauty and health care, I'd say it's about time we stepped up our game and used a version of Q-tips that are better for our environment. I like to keep mine accessible on my counter-top in a transparent glass jar, as I get to see the pretty pink fluff anytime I enter the bathroom (plus I can easily grab one whenever need be). I can attest that these cotton swabs work just as well as the high-dollar brand, but the cuteness and sustainability factors really were my major selling points.

Aside from cleaning my ears, I mostly bought these to apply lip balm. Q tips I've had in the past would always flake off bits of cotton, but not these! They're firm enough that they don't do that, so they're perfect for my needs. On top of that they're just so cute. They're clearly not purple though, they are definitely more pink as you can presume from the images.

These are my new favorite swabs! Sleek, eco-friendly cotton & bamboo means biodegradable baby!!Not to mention they come in an assortment of colors and even have a textured option.

Love these eco friendly swabs! Can be used for so many different things. Very sturdy and absorbent. Love the packaging. Great value.

I've been wanting to switch to biodegradable q-tips for a while. I am so excited I found these. Not only are they so cute, you'll want to use them over any ordinary q-tip. You know you're doing something good for the planet and not having to "sacrifice" the modern luxuries we enjoy today.