By now, you have already seen that viral photo of a seahorse holding a Q-tip. And while luckily the seahorse was not in any immediate danger, the same can’t be said for other sea dwellers who ingest or are hurt by coming into contact with trash and single-use plastics that finds its way into the ocean.
Here is the problem: It is estimated that humans use over 1.5 billion (yes, you read that right) single-use cotton swabs on a daily basis. This can wreak havoc not only on the natural environment around us but the animals that live there, too. The solution? Investing in a reusable Q-tip, like the LastSwab designs mentioned below, that can clean your ears over 1,000 times with one swab.
Before you get grossed out, know it is way more hygienic than you think. LastSwab is made from TPE and PP, both of which are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics. It is finished with a soft tip that is comfortable and safe to use in your ear or used as a makeup applicator or removal tool. And after you are done cleaning, you can wash the tip out with soap and water and it is ready to be used for your next use — and 999 uses after. Each swab comes in a range of eye-popping colors and comes with a bio-based carrying case for hygienic storage. And being a LastSwab user means you are taking one small (but mighty!) lifestyle change that can help you do your part for the environment and reduce your carbon footprint.
After a successful round of funding on Kickstarter to the tune of $750,000 and a slew of positive reviews from publications like Buzzfeed and GadgetFlow, a variety of LastSwab designs (which all range in terms of quantity of swabs and colors) are available to add to your shopping cart right now. Did we mention that four designs also happen to be on sale, too?
This includes its 6-piece Beauty Bundle and its 3-piece Beauty Bundle, both of which come in a matte red hue and a soft tip that is perfect for fixing makeup smudges or creating the perfect cat-eye. Additionally, two Basic Bundles are also on sale (its tip is ideal for ear cleaning), including the 3-Piece Basic Bundle in turquoise and a 6-Piece Basic Bundle in white.
Both three-piece sets are discounted from $40 to just $27.99 and the six-piece set is down from $70 to a paltry $44.99.
