To ensure eco-friendly disposal, please follow these steps:
- Remove Bristles: Use pliers to remove the Nylon-4 bristles from the bamboo handle if composting.
- Compost the Handle: The bamboo handle can be composted in your home compost bin or a municipal composting facility. Breaking the handle into smaller pieces accelerates the decomposition process.
- Recycle or Industrial Compost Bristles: Please check with your local recycling program if they accept Nylon-4. If so, please recycle. If they do not, please dispose of them in your regular garbage bin.
Decomposition Time
Bamboo Handle:
- Home Composting: Typically decomposes within 6 to 12 months
- Industrial Composting: Can decompose in about 4 to 6 months.
- Natural Environment: Decomposition can take between 6 months and 3 years, depending on environmental conditions.
- Landfills: Decomposition in a landfill can be significantly slower and can take several years.
Note: The above times can vary based on local environmental conditions. We recommend composting the bamboo handle to minimize environmental impact.