Natural Indian Materials. One Plastic Swap at a Time.
Plastic toothbrush, plastic comb, plastic scrubber, plastic bottle. The daily routine involves more plastic touchpoints than most people think about. OIKO approaches this differently to most eco brands: instead of specialising in one category, it maps natural Indian materials to each plastic item one-for-one. Coconut coir scrubs where you would have a synthetic sponge. Neem wood combs where you would have a plastic one. Bamboo toothbrushes, bamboo bottles, coconut shell bowls, macrame plant hangers made from cotton rope. The logic is consistent across the whole range.
The materials themselves have history in India. Neem wood combs have been used for centuries for their natural anti-static properties. Coconut coir is the fibre from the outer husk of coconuts, harvested as a byproduct and naturally tough enough to scrub without synthetic abrasives. Two things worth knowing before you buy: the coir scrubs are bonded with natural latex, so anyone with latex sensitivity should check first. Bamboo toothbrush handles biodegrade but the nylon bristles typically do not. This is true of almost all bamboo toothbrushes on the market, not specific to OIKO.
Across PureStora, the home and kitchen swaps include coir scrubs, coconut shell bowls, bamboo soap holder, and a bamboo vacuum bottle. The personal care alternatives cover neem combs, bamboo hairbrush, and adult and kids bamboo toothbrushes. The macrame plant hangers are for balcony and indoor gardens.
A practical brand for anyone replacing plastic items one category at a time. The materials are natural, the prices are reasonable, and the range covers enough ground that you can solve several swap-outs without hunting across multiple brands.
