Category
Bamboo Ear Buds
Plastic-free cotton buds
Why replace plastic-stem cotton buds with bamboo?
Plastic-stem cotton buds are banned under India's single-use plastic rules. GreenLife Bamboo manufactures bamboo-stem ear buds with a 75 mm stem, double cotton head and paper or kraft packaging, giving retailers and hotels a compliant, home-compostable replacement with no change in handling.
- 75 mm bamboo stem, 2.0 mm diameter.
- Double-tipped, food-grade absorbent cotton head.
- Home compostable, plastic free including the pack.
- Packed 100 or 200 buds per paper box.
Specifications
Every stocked size in this category, with pack and carton counts.
| SKU | Product | Diameter | Length | Inner pack | Per carton | MOQ | HSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLB-EB-100 | Bamboo Ear Buds 100 pcs box | — | 75 mm | 100 buds | 144 boxes | 5 cartons | 9616 |
| GLB-EB-200 | Bamboo Ear Buds 200 pcs box | — | 75 mm | 200 buds | 144 boxes | 5 cartons | 9616 |
Where it is used
- Retail personal care
- Hotel amenity kits
- Salon and spa consumables
- Private-label FMCG brands
Packaging options
- 100 or 200 buds per kraft box
- 144 boxes per carton
- Full private-label artwork supported
Bamboo compared with plastic and birch
The same comparison buyers make before switching a disposable line.
| Attribute | Bamboo | Plastic | Birch wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to maturity | 3–5 years | Not renewable | 20–40 years |
| End of life | Home compostable | Persists 400+ years | Compostable |
| Fibre density | High — resists bending at 2.5 mm | Flexes and deforms with heat | Medium — splinters along grain |
| Heat behaviour | Stable on grill and in hot liquid | Softens, may leach | Stable, chars faster |
| Regulatory status in India | Permitted | Restricted for stirrers, buds, cutlery | Permitted |
| Cost per 1,000 pieces | Comparable to plastic at volume | Lowest, falling out of compliance | Higher |
Bamboo Ear Buds — questions buyers ask
Are bamboo ear buds compostable?
Yes. The bamboo stem and cotton head are home compostable, and we ship them in kraft board rather than plastic tubs.
Can we private label them?
Yes. Full artwork, box printing and barcode allocation are supported from 5 cartons.