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Conventional foam earplugs, often made from PVC or polyurethane, raise valid concerns about toxicity and environmental pollution.
These materials can contain harmful additives like phthalates and TDI, which may leach into the skin via the thin ear canal lining, potentially causing endocrine disruption or respiratory issues. PVC production and disposal also release carcinogens like dioxins and vinyl chloride, a known health hazard.
❌ PVC or polyurethane: PVC is toxic and polluting. Cheap, unhealthy foam, highly toxic, synthetic, polluting, and petroleum by-products, meaning they are derived from fossil fuels. Polyurethane is made from petroleum chemicals that can emit VOCs—harmful chemicals that can cause respiratory irritation or other health problems. Polyurethane is often mixed with other harmful compounds such as formaldehyde, boric acid, polyvinyl chloride, and other petrochemicals.
❌ Pollution: Producing 40 billion foam earplugs each year consumes an estimated 1.3 million barrels of oil, highlighting their dependence on finite and polluting fossil fuels. A company with 200 employees using disposable earplugs will send over half a million earplugs to landfill in just three years.
Avoid greenwashing earplugs made by brands the pretend to be better, higher quality or more eco friendly when they are not. They will use their misleading marketing tricks to convince you to buy their products
Moldex-Metric suing rival Protective Industrial Products for falsely advertising earplugs as “eco-friendly” and 82% “bio-based,” when independent tests allegedly showed only about 40% bio-based content.
Companies like GOB offer mycelium-based, home-compostable earplugs as a regenerative option, reducing emissions and avoiding plastics while matching noise reduction performance. Others, like Final Fit Safety, promote plant-based biodegradable earplugs to lower environmental impact without sacrificing protection.
They help with tinnitus by offering reliable protection against the development or exacerbation of tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears when no external sound exists.
Tinnitus is usually a symptom linked to hearing loss from noise exposure, aging, ear infections, or medications. Less commonly, it stems from jaw issues, blood vessel problems, or head injuries.
These values are based on two standards measuring the same thing: sound attenuation provided by a hearing protection device. NRR complies with the US standard, SNR complies with the EU standard. SNR ratings are usually a little bit higher than the NRR ratings for the same product.
Hears Reusable Earplugs
These stylish and futuristic earplugs are made with durable material, it is reusable, so no waste or pollution. They are also Safe for Sensitive Skin.
These earplugs reduce noise and keep the sound clear. Featuring Superior Sound Filtering: Advanced membrane technology acts as a second set of eardrums that offers effective protection without affecting the natural sound experience.
These award-winning earplugs reduce harmful noise by 20dB while keeping sound clear and natural.
A reliable protection against the development or exacerbation of tinnitus.
Great for concerts, parties, noisy places, loud events, noise sensitivity, and festivals such as Coachella.
While working or studying at public places, such as cafes, to better focus. Or to better enjoy music, conversations, or quiet time without distractions, or around kids, when your neighbor just got a new dog.
Certification: Certified to Global Hearing Protection Standards
INGREDIENTS: TPE, hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.
GOB Biodegradable Earplugs
These sustainable earplugs are the only 100% Bio-Based and 100% compostable earplugs on the market.
They are made with Mycelium, 100% plant-based & hypoallergenic, which is a renewable material. These breathable earplugs are comfortable, naturally soft, safe, and hypoallergenic for sensitive ears, and they are made in the USA
They are ergonomically designed for universal fit, ultra-soft, and effective at reducing noise in loud settings like arenas, venues, travel, and festivals to prevent fatigue.
INGREDIENTS: 100% Bio-Based and 100% compostable Mycelium