Materials
- Handle: 100% biodegradable, sustainably-grown bamboo
- Tip: cotton
End of Life
- Biodegradable and compostable
Certifications
- Certified Cruelty-Free
- FDA Registered
Earth Friendly Features
- This product supports the Humble Smile Foundation, a non-profit working to bring preventive oral health initiatives to those in need worldwide – focusing on education, advocacy, and urgent oral care. The Humble Co. donates all the products that are needed by the Humble Smile Foundation to carry out this mission, as well as a portion of profits from this, and every, product!
- These cotton swabs are made from sustainably harvested MOSO-bamboo leaves harvested from 5 meters and up. Since pandas only eat leaves they can reach, they don’t eat the bamboo The Honest Co. harvests, making this product “panda-friendly”!
Packaging
- Packaged in recyclable box made from recycled content
- Ships in recycled content and recyclable shipping packaging
Made Without
- BPA free
- Cruelty-free and vegan
Additional Features
- Biodegradable cotton swabs made from sustainably harvested bamboo in assorted colors
- Colored with natural dyes and features a soft cotton tip
- Pack of 100 is great for the bathroom, art projects, and more!
Returns
- Unused, undamaged products in their original product packaging can be returned within 30 days
Specifications
- Pack of 100
Shipping Info
- Ships within 1 business day
The Humble Co.
The Humble Co. is on a mission to take plastics out of the world’s oral hygiene routine. In 2013, dentist Noel Abdayem wondered if there was a way to create useful, planet friendly products that give back to communities in need. Now, through The Humble Co, Abdayem creates products from plant based and biodegradable materials, helping to keep plastic out of our oceans, one toothbrush at a time.
From their cruelty free certifications, vegan products, and give-back initiatives through The Humble Smile Foundation, the Humble Co. is using business as a force for good.
Click below to learn more about why we love The Humble Co!
melissacornett (verified owner) –
These Q-tips work well. I will definitely buy again.
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lyssdemott (verified owner) –
Super silly that all cotton swabs don’t come in cardboard/paper! Glad these do! Will definitely continue to buy these.
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sezirkle (verified owner) –
I love that these are bio degradable and package great. There’s no reason cotton swabs should be packaged in plastic. I will continue to purchase these.
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Leah (verified owner) –
Added a few of these to my last big order from Earth Hero and am glad I did! This eco-friendly switch just makes sense!
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levin.beth (verified owner) –
I like that these are biodegradable vs. plastic ones.
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Brianna (verified owner) –
I love these, my husband loves these, they’re much sturdier than the plastic ones. They also just make sense for a swap.
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soph.laskaris (verified owner) –
Perfect eco friendly switch with non plastic packaging! They last a pretty long time and the cotton doesn’t fall off easily. Very soft and sturdy! A larger quantity would be nice though.
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faith (verified owner) –
These are great! They are sturdy and love that they are eco friendly. I don’t use them every day so the 100 pack will last me a while.
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amandalynnmiller23 (verified owner) –
We love that they are sturdy, soft, and compostable. I second another reviewer’s request for larger quantities! I stock up on 300 or so at a time and it would be nice to buy a bulk box.
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emmalynesheridan (verified owner) –
no plastic packaging, works like a charm, and still have plenty left! love
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sare0511 (verified owner) –
I was able to purchase plastic-free, organic cotton swabs from our local co-op, but I was frustrated by the fact that the package came wrapped in a plastic sleeve. Glad to have found these instead, with no plastic wrap in sight!
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natashachirino84 (verified owner) –
I used to use Q tip brand and when I began making eco friendly swaps bought some bamboo swabs on Amazon and they were hard as a rock! I decided to give it another go and saw that Humble Co. had their own version of cotton earbuds and they are fantastic! They are soft but still stiff enough to not fray upon use. Only wish they came in a larger quantity instead of just packs of 100 since my husband and I use them daily and go through quite a bit. Will be repurchasing!
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Sarah (verified owner) –
These swabs have been so nice. Strong wood stick and I can toss it in the compost.
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kerryoutpizza (verified owner) –
Not only are they more eco-friendly than other cotton swabs, but they are actually better quality. The stick doesn’t bend like Q-Tips brand making it much easier to use and you don’t have to worry about accidentally using too much pressure in your ear canal. My only complaint is that they come in such a small quantity. I want a 500-pack!
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Howie –
The swabs are very nice and consistent but they are difficult to remove. The package opens at their cotton tips making it difficult to remove each swab stick from the tight package
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Ana, P. (verified owner) –
The Humble Co. biodegradable cotton swabs are one of those sustainable swaps that work exact like the regular thing (or almost better). The cotton is a little bit rough and stiff, but that makes it even better for cleaning and it means the swabs are sturdy and don’t frail easily. I don’t use cotton swabs that often, but when I need one these do the job: cleaning make-up mistakes and electronics, the exterior of human and pet ears, and even for art projects and small repairs.
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scotikproductions (verified owner) –
Just as good as normal swabs but I can feel better about using them!
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swalker0077 (verified owner) –
Great product! They work better than other options in my opinion! Would recommend!
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sgl122191 (verified owner) –
I use Qtips daily for make up appliance. This product makes me feel better about using so many! Sturdy and work just as well as the original
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Sam (verified owner) –
I cannot give up qtips and I have try other alternativeside but like these the best. I love that they come in different colors but wish there was a little more cotton on the ends.
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RADOUGHERTY7 (verified owner) –
I know a lot of eco friendly people suggest giving up cotton swabs all together but I just can’t. Maybe in the future Earthhero will carry last swab and I will try it but until then I’ll be using these. The bamboo stick makes them stiffer than what I am used to but I appreciate that. The cotton does not separate from it and they are very sturdy for cleaning. Say what you will about cleaning in your ears but these really help get all the nooks and crannies of the ear.
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Kubby (verified owner) –
These are cute and work really well. Will repurchase them, but will buy in a different color. I can’t really tell when I clean my ears or other areas what is being picked up due to the color. It is also a little tougher than normal q-tips.
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mikem654 (verified owner) –
These swabs work just as well as normal Q-tips. I plan on purchasing these again.
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jessica.e.barnhardt (verified owner) –
Happy to have an eco-friendly option for normal Q-tips!
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lindsayhames (verified owner) –
Work just as well as less eco-friendly, normal q-tips. Love them!
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ttsosie86 (verified owner) –
Love having this an alternative to the regular qtips and feel less guilty knowing it is compostable. Will definitely buy again.
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e.kepl (verified owner) –
I love these cotton swabs and it is great that they are compostable, as you would think all would be! I find these to be better made than the generic Q-tips as the bamboo handle is more sturdy and the cotton is tightly bound so it doesn’t come undone as easy. They are very effective and soft, however, definitely a little pricy and wish a larger size was available! Overall great product that is better than the cheap large brands!
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marta.rohner01 (verified owner) –
Just as good as normal swabs but I can feel better about using them!
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cmpdreamgirl (verified owner) –
Practically perfect in every way!
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jt13815 (verified owner) –
Pricier than your usual swabs.
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carmenjosaunders (verified owner) –
Smaller than traditional cotton swabs but overall good
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Dan (verified owner) –
These are definitely high-quality swabs. I had switched from the standard cotton swabs to a plastic cleanable reusable alternative, but it was rough on the ears. This was a good middle ground between unsustainable disposables and plastic discomfort. My one complaint is that it’s kind of expensive for only 100 swabs. The box arrived and I was a little disappointed by how much I was getting for my money.
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lauragaring1989 (verified owner) –
I love these q tips! I did think that they looked smaller than most q tips that I’ve used in the past but that honestly works better for my needs anyways. It would be nice if there was a larger quantity size amount but for now this works perfect for me. I kind of like that it takes up less space in my tiny apartment! Thanks!
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Brightme3 (verified owner) –
I have the blue and I like the fun color but of course most important of all is the effectiveness and that is A+ too. I actually think they work better than what I was using before because the handle is sturdier and the cotton doesn’t come loose (very tightly woven). My ears always feel clean afterwards too so final word is it does the trick and better!
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klolau (verified owner) –
I love these! Packaging was nice and easy to recycle. The texture is soft and easy on the skin. My partner loved how they don’t fall apart when being used.
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missaleajodavis (verified owner) –
Functional and cute. I think next time I will stick to white though. It’s hard to tell when your done because with the color you can’t see how clean the q tip comes out.
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amber_justine_gonzalez (verified owner) –
I purchased the purple colored cotton swabs and I fell in love. I’ve been looking for a more sustainable ear swab option and these called to me. I will definitely be purchasing again. They work very well and recommend them as replacement to regular ear swabs.
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abigailhoffer (verified owner) –
These cotton swabs are absolutely fine and there is very little difference between these and the ones in the average drug store (besides the biodegradable aspect of course). My only issue is that the bamboo stick is a little fragile and I broke two of them just by pulling them out of the packaging to put them in a different container. I don’t mind that they’re fragile and to me it’s totally worth it for a biodegradable product, but just something to mention!
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trinitompkins (verified owner) –
Great product! Just like normal Q-tips but completely compostable!
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Lindsay (verified owner) –
These are seriously AWESOME! Just like a regular one but this is a great alternative!
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Question
Mel –
so the entire thing can be placed in compost ? after use
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EarthHero –
Hi, Mel! Yes, the whole q-tip can be placed in the compost bin after use 🙂
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Weili (verified owner) –
Works well. My only issue is that the stick breaks during use with the way I use it to clean my ear.
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Amanda (verified owner) –
great cotton tips.
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mountaintricia (verified owner) –
Great biodegradable alternative. Would be nice to have the option of a larger amount as the box of 100 is quite small.
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monicagarafano (verified owner) –
these work amazing and i would never switch back!
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baileyzempel (verified owner) –
These are perfect! the cotton tips don’t come off when you’re using them and the colored ones are cute!
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Anna (verified owner) –
I like that these are natural, just a little smaller than regular q-tips tho.
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emma.woolley318 (verified owner) –
I really like these q-tips, they work great for makeup mishaps! The only thing I’ve noticed that is a little different is that if you’re using them to apply anything like spot treatment, they will soak up a large portion of the product, probably since the cotton is higher quality. However, a great switch for that is to purchase a reusable silicone applicator, which you can just clean afterwards. I use a makeup “spatula” I had and it does the trick!
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dir9316 (verified owner) –
Really like these as transitioning to another sustainable product. Smaller than the average Q-tip were used to but works well regardless.
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Nicole (verified owner) –
Works great!
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gothic.nightstorm (verified owner) –
I love these swabs because they’re not too fluffy. They’re great for cleaning up makeup and precise smudging. Works fine for cleaning ears too. Highly recommend for makeup users!
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Hayley (verified owner) –
They work like all the other q-tips i’ve used but more sustainable! Yay!
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Question
Abbie –
Can you compost them with ear wax on them?
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Admin EarthHero –
Hey Abbie – you totally can! Similar to composting used tissues, these cotton swabs will break down just fine with a little ear wax 🙂
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aaacarrasco10 (verified owner) –
The color was more of a pink (I ordered purple) but that does not really matter to me. They are soft in the ear and get the job done. The stick is a bit fragile and I have broken about three while using them but that might be user error. I’m definitely buying jus these from now on. I just wish they would sell in bigger quantities 🙂
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