FAQ
Take back program via TerraCycle
We have partnered with an amazing company called TerraCycle who is a global leader in recycling hard to recycle materials. If you have products that are end of life, cannot be reused or recycled by your council, please contact us at hello@madreterra.com.au for return details and we will ensure they are added to our Zero Waste Box. If you are unsure on which products we accept please reach out. You can read about the work TerraCycle do here.
Nylon Toothbrush Bristles
At Madre Terra we considered various bristle options and based on research and discussion with experts in the waste industry, the only comparable is castor oil bristle which didn't fix all the problems surrounding the end of life of bamboo toothbrushes and although it addresses a few concerns, the impact is marginal. If you hear about any new initiative or if you have found the solution, we would be more than happy if you contacted us. In the meantime we have partnered with an amazing company TerraCycle who is a global leader in recycling hard to recycle materials. You can read about the work they do here. * Please remove the bristles from the bamboo handle and collect in a paper envelope or tin. You can then contact us at hello@madreterra.com.au and we will advise how to return to us for proper recycling.
Where are our products made?
Our products are designed by Madre Terra in Melbourne and ethically and sustainably made in China, India, Madagascar and locally here in Australia.