CLEAN + CONSCIOUS AWARDS 2026 PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH
Silk Floss – The Turtle Tribe
SILVER
Best Zero Waste Personal Care 2026
$9.95
Plastic-free, PFAS-free silk floss in a custom zero-waste cardboard dispenser with a built-in metal cutter. Fully biodegradable, it eliminates plastic casings and “forever chemicals” from daily flossing. From an inspiring Aussie brand.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Made from excellent, non-toxic materials. 100% pure mulberry silk, vegan candelilla wax and mint essential oil. PFAS free. Plastic free. Compostable.
Ethical Practices
The Turtle Tribe works with manufacturers in China who meet safety, regulatory and labour standards, building long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. Its Silk Floss is 100% plastic-free, made to custom specifications, and certified PFAS-free. Products are never tested on animals. The brand aims to create a safe, respectful and purpose-driven workplace built on fairness and shared responsibility and is a member of 1% for the Planet.
Sustainable Practices
The Turtle Tribe produces plastic-free dental floss made from pure, naturally biodegradable mulberry silk, packaged in a custom, zero-waste cardboard dispenser with a built-in metal cutter. All packaging and shipping materials are recyclable or compostable and the brand minimises material use by eliminating the need for refills. Emissions from manufacturing, shipping and freight are offset through Greenfleet tree-planting in Australia and operations are powered by 100% accredited green power.
Social Impact
The Turtle Tribe has contributed over $50,000 in cash, products and time to schools, charities, environmental groups and community initiatives since 2018 and as members of 1% for the Planet, supports ocean-focused organisations such as Ocean Crusaders and Sea Shepherd’s Marine Debris Campaign. The brand has given away over 30,000 bamboo toothbrushes to encourage Australians to switch from plastic and supplies over 120,000 bamboo toothbrushes annually to aged care facilities through a partnership with the Aged Care sector. Its educational initiatives include a children’s book, Say NO! to Plastic, which has reached over 20,000 children.
Product Reviews by Experts
I really like that this is genuinely plastic-free floss (and packaging!) that performs just as well, if not better than conventional options. It’s strong, effective and easy to use, with a subtle mint flavour that feels clean without being overpowering. It proves you don’t need plastic to get great results. I’m impressed by the simplicity and clarity of the product – fully compostable floss in a thoughtfully designed zero-waste dispenser. The broader mission to reduce plastic waste, combined with contributions through 1% for the Planet, education initiatives and community engagement, reflects a purpose-driven brand creating real impact beyond the product itself. I’m also impressed that Turtle Tribe offsets emissions from manufacturing, shipping and freight through Greenfleet and operates on 100% accredited green power.
The floss is effective and easily gets between my teeth. It doesn’t shred as easily as some other plastic free flosses do. The dispenser is small, low key, and seemingly compostable (if you take away the metal cutter). It truly does the job it’s made to do. I’m most impressed by their mission to give away one million bamboo toothbrushes in efforts to combat plastic toothbrushes. The huge amounts of money they have put into community groups is also incredible; they definitely go above and beyond to use their business for good. I respect that they have not only created a product that is good for the health of the user (PFAS and plastic free) but also good for the planet and people.
This is a small but inspiring brand. And when they said, “zero waste”, they mean zero waste! I’m really impressed by just how much care went into the packaging – from the turtle-shaped origami fillers to the construction of the floss, casing and storage box. This is one of the examples of honouring young people’s contribution to making this world a better place, and it really warms my heart to know this company thrives. As I said above, they really put a lot of thought and heart into their products. I mean who else would’ve thought of using turtle origami as packaging fillers? For a young person, Ned has a long way and many challenges ahead of him to rid the world of plastic and our dependence on the fossil fuel companies that stand to lose when we go plastic free. But I really support their mission. And it’s nice to be able to read about their products in my preferred format, just for once, because yes, they also sent me the info sheet in braille and as tactile QR code – that’s packaging filler too.
Silk Floss – The Turtle Tribe
$9.95
I really like that this is genuinely plastic-free floss (and packaging!) that performs just as well, if not better than conventional options. It’s strong, effective and easy to use, with a subtle mint flavour that feels clean without being overpowering. It proves you don’t need plastic to get great results. I’m impressed by the simplicity and clarity of the product – fully compostable floss in a thoughtfully designed zero-waste dispenser. The broader mission to reduce plastic waste, combined with contributions through 1% for the Planet, education initiatives and community engagement, reflects a purpose-driven brand creating real impact beyond the product itself. I’m also impressed that Turtle Tribe offsets emissions from manufacturing, shipping and freight through Greenfleet and operates on 100% accredited green power. The floss is effective and easily gets between my teeth. It doesn’t shred as easily as some other plastic free flosses do. The dispenser is small, low key, and seemingly compostable (if you take away the metal cutter). It truly does the job it’s made to do. I’m most impressed by their mission to give away one million bamboo toothbrushes in efforts to combat plastic toothbrushes. The huge amounts of money they have put into community groups is also incredible; they definitely go above and beyond to use their business for good. I respect that they have not only created a product that is good for the health of the user (PFAS and plastic free) but also good for the planet and people. This is a small but inspiring brand. And when they said, “zero waste”, they mean zero waste! I’m really impressed by just how much care went into the packaging – from the turtle-shaped origami fillers to the construction of the floss, casing and storage box. This is one of the examples of honouring young people’s contribution to making this world a better place, and it really warms my heart to know this company thrives. As I said above, they really put a lot of thought and heart into their products. I mean who else would’ve thought of using turtle origami as packaging fillers? For a young person, Ned has a long way and many challenges ahead of him to rid the world of plastic and our dependence on the fossil fuel companies that stand to lose when we go plastic free. But I really support their mission. And it’s nice to be able to read about their products in my preferred format, just for once, because yes, they also sent me the info sheet in braille and as tactile QR code – that’s packaging filler too. Plastic-free, PFAS-free silk floss in a custom zero-waste cardboard dispenser with a built-in metal cutter. Fully biodegradable, it eliminates plastic casings and “forever chemicals” from daily flossing. From an inspiring Aussie brand.
Categories: Best Zero Waste Personal Care 2026
$9.95
I really like that this is genuinely plastic-free floss (and packaging!) that performs just as well, if not better than conventional options. It’s strong, effective and easy to use, with a subtle mint flavour that feels clean without being overpowering. It proves you don’t need plastic to get great results. I’m impressed by the simplicity and clarity of the product – fully compostable floss in a thoughtfully designed zero-waste dispenser. The broader mission to reduce plastic waste, combined with contributions through 1% for the Planet, education initiatives and community engagement, reflects a purpose-driven brand creating real impact beyond the product itself. I’m also impressed that Turtle Tribe offsets emissions from manufacturing, shipping and freight through Greenfleet and operates on 100% accredited green power. The floss is effective and easily gets between my teeth. It doesn’t shred as easily as some other plastic free flosses do. The dispenser is small, low key, and seemingly compostable (if you take away the metal cutter). It truly does the job it’s made to do. I’m most impressed by their mission to give away one million bamboo toothbrushes in efforts to combat plastic toothbrushes. The huge amounts of money they have put into community groups is also incredible; they definitely go above and beyond to use their business for good. I respect that they have not only created a product that is good for the health of the user (PFAS and plastic free) but also good for the planet and people. This is a small but inspiring brand. And when they said, “zero waste”, they mean zero waste! I’m really impressed by just how much care went into the packaging – from the turtle-shaped origami fillers to the construction of the floss, casing and storage box. This is one of the examples of honouring young people’s contribution to making this world a better place, and it really warms my heart to know this company thrives. As I said above, they really put a lot of thought and heart into their products. I mean who else would’ve thought of using turtle origami as packaging fillers? For a young person, Ned has a long way and many challenges ahead of him to rid the world of plastic and our dependence on the fossil fuel companies that stand to lose when we go plastic free. But I really support their mission. And it’s nice to be able to read about their products in my preferred format, just for once, because yes, they also sent me the info sheet in braille and as tactile QR code – that’s packaging filler too. Plastic-free, PFAS-free silk floss in a custom zero-waste cardboard dispenser with a built-in metal cutter. Fully biodegradable, it eliminates plastic casings and “forever chemicals” from daily flossing. From an inspiring Aussie brand.
Categories: Best Zero Waste Personal Care 2026
I really like that this is genuinely plastic-free floss (and packaging!) that performs just as well, if not better than conventional options. It’s strong, effective and easy to use, with a subtle mint flavour that feels clean without being overpowering. It proves you don’t need plastic to get great results. I’m impressed by the simplicity and clarity of the product – fully compostable floss in a thoughtfully designed zero-waste dispenser. The broader mission to reduce plastic waste, combined with contributions through 1% for the Planet, education initiatives and community engagement, reflects a purpose-driven brand creating real impact beyond the product itself. I’m also impressed that Turtle Tribe offsets emissions from manufacturing, shipping and freight through Greenfleet and operates on 100% accredited green power. The floss is effective and easily gets between my teeth. It doesn’t shred as easily as some other plastic free flosses do. The dispenser is small, low key, and seemingly compostable (if you take away the metal cutter). It truly does the job it’s made to do. I’m most impressed by their mission to give away one million bamboo toothbrushes in efforts to combat plastic toothbrushes. The huge amounts of money they have put into community groups is also incredible; they definitely go above and beyond to use their business for good. I respect that they have not only created a product that is good for the health of the user (PFAS and plastic free) but also good for the planet and people. This is a small but inspiring brand. And when they said, “zero waste”, they mean zero waste! I’m really impressed by just how much care went into the packaging – from the turtle-shaped origami fillers to the construction of the floss, casing and storage box. This is one of the examples of honouring young people’s contribution to making this world a better place, and it really warms my heart to know this company thrives. As I said above, they really put a lot of thought and heart into their products. I mean who else would’ve thought of using turtle origami as packaging fillers? For a young person, Ned has a long way and many challenges ahead of him to rid the world of plastic and our dependence on the fossil fuel companies that stand to lose when we go plastic free. But I really support their mission. And it’s nice to be able to read about their products in my preferred format, just for once, because yes, they also sent me the info sheet in braille and as tactile QR code – that’s packaging filler too. Silk Floss – The Turtle Tribe
Plastic-free, PFAS-free silk floss in a custom zero-waste cardboard dispenser with a built-in metal cutter. Fully biodegradable, it eliminates plastic casings and “forever chemicals” from daily flossing. From an inspiring Aussie brand.
Categories: Best Zero Waste Personal Care 2026
I really like that this is genuinely plastic-free floss (and packaging!) that performs just as well, if not better than conventional options. It’s strong, effective and easy to use, with a subtle mint flavour that feels clean without being overpowering. It proves you don’t need plastic to get great results. I’m impressed by the simplicity and clarity of the product – fully compostable floss in a thoughtfully designed zero-waste dispenser. The broader mission to reduce plastic waste, combined with contributions through 1% for the Planet, education initiatives and community engagement, reflects a purpose-driven brand creating real impact beyond the product itself. I’m also impressed that Turtle Tribe offsets emissions from manufacturing, shipping and freight through Greenfleet and operates on 100% accredited green power. The floss is effective and easily gets between my teeth. It doesn’t shred as easily as some other plastic free flosses do. The dispenser is small, low key, and seemingly compostable (if you take away the metal cutter). It truly does the job it’s made to do. I’m most impressed by their mission to give away one million bamboo toothbrushes in efforts to combat plastic toothbrushes. The huge amounts of money they have put into community groups is also incredible; they definitely go above and beyond to use their business for good. I respect that they have not only created a product that is good for the health of the user (PFAS and plastic free) but also good for the planet and people. This is a small but inspiring brand. And when they said, “zero waste”, they mean zero waste! I’m really impressed by just how much care went into the packaging – from the turtle-shaped origami fillers to the construction of the floss, casing and storage box. This is one of the examples of honouring young people’s contribution to making this world a better place, and it really warms my heart to know this company thrives. As I said above, they really put a lot of thought and heart into their products. I mean who else would’ve thought of using turtle origami as packaging fillers? For a young person, Ned has a long way and many challenges ahead of him to rid the world of plastic and our dependence on the fossil fuel companies that stand to lose when we go plastic free. But I really support their mission. And it’s nice to be able to read about their products in my preferred format, just for once, because yes, they also sent me the info sheet in braille and as tactile QR code – that’s packaging filler too.You Might Also Like