This or That? What's better? EVs vs. Hybrids, Cotton vs. Bamboo Fabric, Bamboo vs. Plastic Toothbrushes

Welcome to another "This or That" episode!

This short, snappy installment investigates the sustainability of three topics you've asked me about, helping you make informed decisions.

Today, it's: Electric Vehicles (EVs) vs. Hybrids, Cotton vs. Bamboo Fabric, and Bamboo vs. Plastic Toothbrushes.

In this episode I share:     

• EVs generally produce 50% fewer emissions over their lifetime compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
• How hybrids can offer a more accessible and affordable option.
• Why, despite the initial carbon footprint from battery manufacturing, EVs outperform hybrids.
• The types of people hybrids might be a better choice for.
• Why bamboo is often hailed as a more sustainable option.
• The main reasons cotton is resource-intensive.  
• The pros and cons of organic cotton.
• Why bamboo's sustainability is nuanced and there are negative factors.
• Why the environmental benefits of bamboo toothbrushes depend on proper composting.
• The reason plastic toothbrushes with replaceable heads are emerging as a more sustainable option.
• Life cycle analyses show that plastic toothbrushes with replaceable heads consume less energy and water during production compared to bamboo toothbrushes.

Key Quotes

"Even if you live somewhere where the grid is primarily fossil fuel powered, EVs come out ahead."

"When done responsibly, bamboo fabric can be a sustainable choice, but it is crucial to ensure that the processing methods have been considered."

"Plastic toothbrushes with replaceable heads minimise waste, making them the most sustainable option currently available."

More Information 

I mentioned I have a life cycle analysis of toothbrushes if you want more info, you can find it here.

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