Leafora
Copper Tongue Cleaner
Our own assessment, not a certification. See the breakdown below · How we score
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A double-handled tongue cleaner made from copper, used gently from back to front as part of a daily oral routine.
- 99.9% copper (as stated by the maker)
- Double-handle design
- Size: 17 × 6 × 2 cm, about 50 g
- Made in India, supplied by Goodly Gosh
Care: copper darkens naturally with use.
Environmental Impact Score
Environmental Impact Score
Environmental Impact Score: 7.7 / 10
Sustainability Rating: Very Good
Category Scores
• Material choice — 1.7 / 2
Made from copper (99.9% copper, as stated by the maker), a single durable metal, though copper is mined and its recycled content is not specified.
• Reusability — 2 / 2
Rinsed and reused every day rather than replaced.
• Durability / lifespan — 1.4 / 1.5
Solid copper lasts for many years, though it is softer than steel and can bend if mishandled.
• Recyclability — 1 / 1
Copper is widely recyclable as scrap metal and has a high recovery value.
• Biodegradability / compostability — 0 / 1
Copper is a metal and does not biodegrade.
• Renewable / recycled / lower-impact material — 0.5 / 1
Copper is mined and not renewable, and the maker does not state any recycled content, though it earns some credit as a long-lasting recyclable metal.
• Replaces a wasteful product — 0.6 / 1
Can replace plastic tongue scrapers, which are replaced more often, though they are not single-use products.
• End-of-life disposal — 0.5 / 0.5
A single metal, so it can go straight to a scrap metal recycler at the end of its life.
Key Sustainability Strengths
• A single material: 99.9% copper, as stated by the maker
• Built to last for years of daily use
• Recyclable as scrap metal at end of life
• Replaces plastic tongue scrapers
Sustainability Limitations
• Copper is a mined, non-renewable metal, and mining and refining are resource intensive
• Recycled copper content is not specified by the supplier
• Not biodegradable
• Made in India and imported to Australia
Overall Assessment
A single-metal tongue cleaner that should last for years and can be recycled as scrap metal at the end of its life. Copper is mined rather than renewable, which is the main thing holding its score back.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery time for this item depends on our supplier's current lead time. If you need it by a particular date, please contact us before ordering and we'll confirm the timing.
Australia: Standard $10 · Express $15
International: $20
Free shipping on orders of $150 or more
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