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We are two friends living on opposite coasts (Brooklyn, New York and Santa Monica, California) that share a passion for living a minimal, zero waste lifestyle and on a mission to help others do the same.

Harper. Lives in Brooklyn with a +1. Sassy pup. Matcha. Wine. Whiskey. Cheese. Proscuitto.

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Butter Me Up Organics Bamboo Paddle Brush Review 2021 | Eco-friendly, zero-waste Bamboo hair brush

Butter Me Up Organics Bamboo Paddle Brush Review 2021 | Eco-friendly, zero-waste Bamboo hair brush

The Top Line: Butter Me up Organics’ Bamboo Paddle Brush is a BUY! We’re a fan of how this brush handles and how it feels on our scalp. We love that it is 100% biodegradable, made from sustainable bamboo and natural rubber, and packaged in recycled cardboard. Plus, the price is great. What’s not to like?


The Breakdown:

  • Cost & Products: $15.95 for 1 paddle hair brush

  • How ‘Clean’ Is This? Made of sustainable, fast growing bamboo — bamboo handle with bamboo pins and a natural rubber cushion. 100% Biodegradable!

  • Packaging: Came in recycled cardboard box.

  • Purchasing & Shipping: Purchased from Butter Me up Organics site.

  • Coupons: Use our code TRR for 10% off!

  • What’s Your Impact? We don’t buy hairbrushes in high volume, but every bit counts!


The Experience

Context: We have been searching for a zero-waste option for a paddle hair brush. We don’t do a ton of blow-drying (where paddle brushes can be extra helpful), but like that paddle brushes are great for smoothing out frizz and flyaways.

Overall, we had a great experience with Butter Me up Organics’ Bamboo Paddle Brush. The bamboo handle felt great in our hand and we found the bamboo pins to be gentle on our scalp. Loving it, and will be using it regularly!


The Cost

We compared Butter Me up Organics’ Bamboo Paddle Brush with a few other wooden and bamboo options from Package Free, Aveda, and Zero Waste Store.

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Money Report: Butter Me up Organics’ Bamboo Paddle Brush comes out on top when it comes to price — definitely a more affordable option when compared to other options out there.


The Good:

Made from fast-growing, sustainable bamboo (bamboo handle and bamboo pins)

Natural rubber cushion

100% biodegradable

The Bad:

No complaints here!

Our Recommendation: Butter Me up Organics’ Bamboo Paddle Brush is a BUY! We’re a fan of how this brush handles and how it feels on our scalp. We love that it is 100% biodegradable, made from sustainable bamboo and natural rubber, and packaged in recycled cardboard. Plus, the price is great. What’s not to like?


We're on a mission to reduce our personal carbon footprint with small, hopefully easy, changes in our home to fight against climate change. This means we're looking for products that may be all natural, ideally zero waste, reusable or compostable -- while still being affordable!

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