What is it made from?
Floss = 100% Mulberry silk floss (not vegan)
Floss coating = Candellila wax (vegan) + natural mint flavouring
Packaging = 'Boxes 100% post-consumer fiber that is certified FSC and PCF free. Manufactured using renewable biogas energy. Printed with soy-based inks.'
Wrapper = 'Polylactide Acid bags created from the lactic acid in plants. Certified compostable.' Bioplastic. PLA is one of the 'good' plastics.
Where does it come from?
Maine, in the US. Shipped by Airmail. (We'll see what I can do about this in future but I am just placing small order right now so ship shipping won't happen yet.) America is way ahead of the UK in terms of plastic free items so until we catch up this is what's happening. The floss itself is sourced from China, which is historically where silk production first started, so good quality stuff. It is packaged and put together by hand in Maine.
Is it sustainable and environmentally friendly?
The paper packaging is FSC rated and biodegradable.
The floss and wax are biodegradable.
The PLA wrapper is biodegradable (but does have some issues with chemicals in the manufacturing process so it’s not perfect)
Is it ethical?
Yes, apart from the mulberry silk floss if you are vegan, as the silk is made by silkworms.
Conclusion
I say, 'Refill not landfill!' You say, 'Wow that’s a catchy phrase, I’ve always wanted an extra 60m of plastic free dental floss to top up my stylish Dental Lace container, where’s my wallet?'