What makes Happi Floss different from other “sustainable” flossers? 

Previously available “compostable” or “sustainable” flossers are made of dense materials that, while compostable in a technical sense, actually take years to fully break down. Happi Floss prioritized compostability from day one of design. Once composted, our layered design allows moisture and microbes to permeate our flossers, quickly breaking them down and turning them back into usable organic matter.

Is Happi Floss non-toxic? 

Yes! Happi Floss is non-toxic and does not include any parabens, SLS, FPA, PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acids) or PTFE (teflons).

How do I compost Happi Floss?

Pull the floss out of the flosser, putting the used floss in the trash and the flosser in your compost. While all curb-side composting services should accept Happi Floss, we encourage you to contact your municipality directly as regulations vary from county to county.

How long will Happi Floss take to compost?

Our initial testing as well as materials research suggest Happi Floss will completely compost within a year. Due to the variables that affect decomposition, from moisture and microbe levels to temperature, this timeline can vary. Help us uncover the average composting time by sending us updates on social media as you check your compost pile throughout the year.

Where is Happi Floss manufactured?

Happi Floss is manufactured in a locally owned, fair wage, eco-conscious shop just outside Portland, Oregon using 100% renewable energy.

What is Happi Floss made from?

Our flossers are made from layers of post-consumer recycled paper and a natural cassava root extract. The actual floss component does not fully biodegrade at this time, but we are working hard to find a suitable, fully biodegradable replacement, even though the current floss accounts for less than 1% of materials used.

Why shouldn’t I ditch flossers and just use floss? 

Daily flossing is an integral part of overall health, but many people cannot reach back teeth without a flosser. This can be especially hard for children and people with smaller mouths. Doctor Staci believes flossers are an important tool for many people’s oral health routine, but we can do better than single-use plastic flossers.

Do I really need to floss daily? 

Doctor Staci believes it might be even more important than brushing your teeth daily. Why? Your toothbrush can’t reach 35% of your teeth’s surface. As plaque builds between your teeth it produces acid that eats away at tooth enamel, which can lead to cavities. Over time, gingivitis can set in as your gums become red and irritated. In addition to tooth loss and other oral health issues, a growing number of studies are connecting flossing with whole-body-health, including cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s. Please floss daily!

Can I use a Happi Floss flosser more than once? 

Flossing removes bacteria from our teeth, so previously used floss may be covered in undesirable bacteria. Testing shows that Happi Flossers hold up to multiple uses, so if you choose to reuse them, be certain to rinse between uses.  Happi Floss is designed to be single-use, but if you can get a few flossing sessions out of them, that is even more of a win for our planet! 

Are you a cruelty-free company? 

Yes! We are committed to helping the world in all ways, including being cruelty free. Our products are not and never will be tested on animals. They do not include animal products and are 100% vegan. As Happi grows we plan on becoming Leaping Bunny certified.

What do I do with my Happi Floss seed paper packaging?  

Use your Happi Floss samples, pull the floss and put it in the trash, then place everything else back in the Happi flower-seed packing. Plant everything into the soil and water, then wildflowers native to the Pacific Northwest may appear within a few weeks!

Why isn’t the floss itself compostable? 

Doctor Staci is searching far and wide for a suitable compostable floss material, but to date has not found a material that meets her strict quality requirements. The current floss in our flossers is not 100% biodegradable and composes less than 1% of total materials, but that’s still not good enough for Doctor Staci. She is currently working to replace the last non-sustainable piece of Happi Floss and hopes to unveil version 2.0 in 2022.