Cocofloss announced the release of its innovative newly engineered dental floss, composed of 85% recycled polyester, sourced from post-consumer PET water bottles.
With only 9% of the world’s plastic being recycled, Cocofloss is working to reduce single-use plastic waste with the introduction of these more eco-friendly spools. With this shift, the company aims to divert more than 500,000 water bottles from landfills over the next 12 months.
Compared to virgin polyester, the new material requires fewer processing stages and takes 64% less energy to make, resulting in 32% less CO2 emissions and 94% less water consumption. The end result is a premium, high-performance thread that is also sustainable.
“Caring for your teeth shouldn’t hurt the planet. At Cocofloss, we are continuously re-evaluating how we can make greater contributions to the health of people and our environment,” said Dr. Chrystle Cu, Cocofloss co-founder and practicing dentist. “By spinning recycled water bottles into dental floss, we are taking a small, incremental step toward a more sustainable future.”
The newly designed floss still features the same highly effective weave, as well as nontoxic ingredients, including antimicrobial coconut oil, naturally aromatic fruit oils, and vegan wax, all of which are PFAS-free.
Cocofloss also offers floss refills in fully compostable packaging made of renewable wood cellulose. The company also has an ongoing partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Network.
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