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MiEco

Dental Floss

Dental Floss

$7.50 AUD
$7.50 AUD
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Material

Eco-Friendly Activated Charcoal and Corn Fibre Dental Floss

MiEco Dental Floss in a reusable/refillable glass dispenser.

  • 100% biodegradable
  • Plant based
  • Corn Floss PLA
  • Activated Charcoal
  • Reusable glass bottle
  • Refillable
  • Zero waste
  • Vegan Friendly
  • 30 metres

How Corn Floss is Made

MiEco corn floss is made of PLA a polylactic acid which is made from corn starch.  

It is derived from renewable biomass typically from fermented plant starch like our floss which is made from corn. It is made from the sugars in corn starch. It feels and looks like plastic but is 100% biodegradable and compostable!

 The starch is converted into a polymer, the main ingredient in materials that have a plastic-like feel. This is why corn starch bio compostable are sometimes called PLA plastics. PLA plastics are molded the same way conventional plastic is.

PLA is manufactured from renewable sources and is compostable, addressing problems in solid waste disposal and lessening our dependence on petroleum-based raw materials.

How Bamboo Charcoal Floss is Made

MiEco Dental Floss Refills are made from natural charcoal bamboo fibres, Candelilla wax, and peppermint essential oils, which gives them a very mild mint flavour. These bamboo dental floss refills are vegan friendly.

Once you have finished your 30 metres of biodegradable dental floss in the glass jar, you can purchase MiEco bamboo tooth floss refills and pop them into the same glass jar dispenser.

The activated charcoal in the tooth floss refills have powerful toxin-clearing properties, which has proven to remove stains like plaque, red wine and coffee on your teeth. The activated charcoal fibres are soft between your teeth, and won’t scratch off any enamel.

     How does PLA compost?

    Polylactic acid is a repeating chain of lactic acid. In the composting process, moisture and heat in the compost pile split the polymer chains apart, creating smaller polymers, and finally, lactic acid. Microorganisms in the compost or soil consume the smaller polymer fragments and lactic acid as nutrients. Since lactic acid is widely found in nature, a large number of organisms metabolise lactic acid. The end result of composting is carbon dioxide, water and humus, a soil nutrient.  But the effectiveness of this process is dependent on the required temperature and moisture.

    Disposal – Where to Dispose the Biodegradable Eco Dental Floss Jar and Refills.

    The bamboo dental floss refills with activated charcoal are completely biodegradable, so each bit of floss you have finished with, can either be placed into your compost bin, or in the regular landfill bin. If you need another glass jar dispenser for your floss refills,

    If you want to dispose of the glass jar with metal lid, you can place both of them in your recycling bin, but ensuring they aren’t joined together.

    The box packaging is made from 100% recycled Kraft paper, so it can also be tossed into your compost bin or recycling bin after you open your biodegradable tooth floss

    What is the difference between biodegradable and compostable?

    Biodegradable means the material will completely break down into the natural elements of carbon dioxide (methane), biomass and water vapour within a year or less after disposal.

    Composting is an accelerated version of biodegradation producing a rich humus that adds nutrients to the soil.

      Dental Advice:

      Dentists recommend you floss your teeth after every meal to prevent any food particles from getting stuck in your gums. If you are only going to floss once a day, make sure it is at night time before you go to bed.

      Compatible Sunscreens

      What type of sunscreens work in our Solmates?
      Let’s be honest,  you don't want to buy a Solmate only to find your favourite sunscreen doesn’t work in it!

      The applicator was designed to work with as many sunscreens as possible. However the reality is that there is a vast range of sunscreens on the market and consistency can vary widely so some will work better than others!

      Solmates have pulled together a summary of the sunscreens they have tested to date. Of course, this list isn’t exhaustive, and they will continue to add to it.  Please note:  they’ve prioritised testing sunscreens that you can buy in larger bottles and have an SPF of at least 30.  

      Key Things To Know First

      1. Solmates work best with creams and lotion-based sunscreens.

      2. This includes mineral (zinc-based) sunscreens although the very thick ones may be more of a challenge. There are some tips below on how to alleviate this.

      3. Solmates DO NOT work well with liquid spray and very thin/runny sunscreens - our seals and the gap around the ball is designed for a slightly thicker consistency cream so you may see some leakage with very thin or liquid sunscreens.

      4. When sunscreens get hot they can change consistency and become very liquidy and runny.  This may cause some temporary leakage in certain circumstances until the sunscreen returns to its original consistency.  Please note: Sunscreens should be kept as cool as possible as exposure to high temperatures can also affect their efficacy.  

       

      Chemical Sunscreens that love Solmates

      Examples of the chemical sunscreens we have tested and know work well are:

      Brand & Type

      Aldi - Ombra Sunscreen (all types)

      Banana Boat - All Lotion types (not spray)

      Bondi Sands - Coconut Beach, Sport

      Cancer Council - Kids, Active, Sport, Watersport, Everyday

      Carroten - Everyday Lotion

      Dermaveen - Sensitive Sun

      Goat - Sunscreen Dry Touch

      Hamilton - Sensitive, Active Family

      La Roche Posay - Anthelios Wet Skin

      Le Tan - Coconut, Watermelon 

      Mecca Cosmetica - To Save Body

      Neutrogena - Beach Defence

      Standard Procedure - Original
      Sun Bum - Original

      Ultra Violette - Extreme Screen

      We are Feel Good - Signature, Coconut, Kakadu Plum, Sensitive, Wild Rosella

      Woolworths - Everyday Lotion

      Chemical Sunscreens that may have a tricky Solmates relationship

      There are a few runny / thin consistency sunscreens that work well with our Solmates, however as our seals and gap around the ball are built for a slightly thicker consistency sunscreen, you may experience leakage in certain circumstances with the following sunscreens so please take care:  

      Brand & Type

      Nivea Sun - Protect & Moisture

      Ego - Sunsense

      Natio sun - Quick Dry

      Mineral  Sunscreens

      We also know many  of you love mineral (zinc-based) sunscreens. The zinc-based sunscreens we’ve tested that work in our Solmates are:

      Brand

      Type

      Bondi Sands - Mineral Zinc

      Ethical Zinc - Natural Clear Zinc

      Invisible Zinc - Face and Body

      Key Sun - Clear Zinke

      Little Urchin- Natural Clear Zinc

      Mother - Natural

      Sunbum - Mineral Zinc

      Wot Not - Natural Sunscreen

      Mineral Sunscreens that have a tricky Solmates relationship

      Unfortunately some of the very thick mineral sunscreens / sun butters do not work well in our Solmates as the sunscreen tends to stick to the sides of the applicator and not fall well onto the roller ball.  

      Examples of the sunscreens that don’t work well are:  

      Brand & Type

      MooGoo - Clear Zinc 

      Sunslayer - Natural

      Surf Mud - Natural Zinc 

      Tips for Zinc-based or Thicker Sunscreen

      1. We suggest keeping the Solmate upside down (or turning upside down before usage) so that the sunscreen falls on the ball.

      2. Keep the Solmate quite full so there is always sunscreen on the roller ball end. 

      3. Some customers have given feedback that mixing a tiny amount of liquid coconut oil with their zinc sunscreens helps the sunscreen fall better on the roller ball - please take precautions however if you choose to alter the makeup of a sunscreen.

       

      So we hope this helps! Please drop us a line at hello@solmates.com.au if your favourite sunscreen is not on the lists here and we will make sure we test it.

      Materials

      Recycled Ocean Bound Plastic and mineral talc - for the body, base and lid
      Teflon - roller ball
      Silicone Rubber - tether 

      Packaging

      • 100% recycled material
      • Printed with plant-based inks
      • Fully recyclable or compostable,
        including stickers and labels that are also fully compostable at home or in the kerbside green bin

      End of Life Disposal

      1. Return to manufacturer, by emailing hello@solmates.com.au and they will arrange for its return to them
        OR
      2. Unit to be dismantled
        - Place the lid, body and base in kerbside recycling
        - Silicone tether and roller ball to go to specialist recycler (silicone recyclable but no pathways currently available in Australia) or send back to Solmates for repurposing.

      Care Instructions

      When and how should I clean my Solmate bottle?

      Your Solmate should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.  Solmates are designed for the immediate transport and application of sunscreen within a short period of time, not for long-term storage of sunscreen. 

      Removing any sunscreen from its original packaging may affect its efficacy over a given period, so please ensure you discard any old sunscreen regularly, then fully clean out all parts of your Solmate as follows:

      • Remove the lid and base from the middle part of the applicator (please do not try to remove the roller ball)
      • Using detergent and a brush or similar, thoroughly scrub and clean all parts of the applicator (including around the roller ball) to remove all residue
      • Rinse off detergent  (repeat these steps until the applicator is thoroughly clean)
      • Leave your Solmate to drain and fully dry before using again 

      Note:  Please don’t put your Solmate in the dishwasher - whilst the Solmate will survive a washing cycle we’ve found it doesn’t do a thorough cleaning job and sunscreen residue may be left.

      How do I care for my Solmate?

      • Make sure you discard any old sunscreen regularly.  Solmates are NOT designed for the long term storage of  sunscreen.  Removing any sunscreen from its original packaging may affect its efficacy over a given period, so please ensure you regularly empty the Solmate and discard any old sunscreen.
      • You need to clean your Solmate regularly  (see instructions in the ‘When and how should I clean my Solmate’)
      • Don’t leave your Solmate in direct sun for extended periods of time - this may cause the colour to fade and the plastic to become brittle. Overheating of any sunscreen inside the Solmate may also affect its efficacy. 
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      • Delivery

        • Local Delivery area is within a 5km radius of The Eco Station
        • Free local delivery for orders over $60
        • Just $5 for local delivery on orders under $60
        • We sometimes offer delivery further afield, so please reach out if you aren't in our local area but keen to utilise the convenience of delivery.

        Long term we hope to deliver via electric car/cargo bike trailer and in the meantime, where possible, we will deliver via electric cargo bike or on the way to other places in our car, as to reduce our carbon emissions as much as possible.