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Radius Launches 100% Biodegradable Floss

Natural silk fibers are sourced in Columbia and then coated with wax.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Millions of pounds of nylon floss are added to landfills and flushed down toilets everyday. This creates serious threats to animal and aquatic life. As a result, Radius, a manufacturer of specialty, natural dental products, debuted its organic biodegradable silk floss—the first 100% biodegradable floss, according to the company. Spun by hand, the natural silk is certified organic by the USDA and is grown sustainably. The floss takes 60-90 days to biodegrade. Grown sustainably in the groves o...

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