Dental product swaps for cleaner teeth and a cleaner planet
If you’re looking to swap out the disposable plastics in your life, why not try changing up the dental products that you use? A great way to cut back on waste in your household is to ditch traditional plastic toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, and with so many alternatives now available the change is easier than you’d think. Here are 10 of our top swaps from our favourite brands.
It’s one thing we all have to do every day - brush our teeth. And it’s one of those small daily habit that has the potential to add up to a big outcome. Swapping out your plastic toothbrush for a bamboo one also has the advantage of being cheap and easy. But what about swapping out your toothpaste tube? With the UK sending 300 million toothpaste tubes to landfill every year, there’s a huge number of refillable, truly recyclable and biodegradable options coming on to the market.
Below are several suggestions for simple product swaps that keeps your dental routine the same whilst making landfills emptier; don’t worry, you don’t have to give up toothpaste!
Georganics | Mineral Toothpaste | Peppermint ❀
If you’re searching for a toothpaste tube in a jar, then look no further. The Georganics mineral toothpaste ditches the plastic packaging in favour of a recyclable jar. Simply scoop out what you need and get brushing!
Eco-Homemaker | Pärla Original Toothpaste Tabs (jar & refills) ❀
Feeling a little adventurous? Pärla’s toothpaste tabs are different to traditional toothpaste, but still just as easy to use — simply chew a tablet for 5 seconds, then moisten with a wet toothbrush. It’s a bit like having a mint before you go to bed. They also offer refill packs for their jars that come in a compostable starch bag.
Georganics | Toothsoap | Peppermint ❀
The concept of toothsoap might sound a bit strange at first, but Georganics has sold us on the idea. All you need to do is rub your toothbrush on the soap to apply. A single toothsoap can last up to 6 months, and it’s also foaming due to the use of organic coconut and olive oil in the formula.
Organically Epic | Dental Floss ❀
This vegan dental floss is made out of charcoal fibre and comes in a bamboo container that is both refillable and recyclable. It’s also 100% vegan and cruelty free, meaning you can clean your teeth with a clean conscience.
Georganics | Mouthwash Tablets | Peppermint ❀
Georganics claims that their mouthwash tablets last 7 times longer than a 500ml bottle of conventional mouthwash whilst saving approximately 14 plastic bottles from landfill a year. If you’re tempted by toothpaste tabs, why not give these a go too?
Organically Epic | Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner ❀
This stainless steel tongue cleaner is designed to last a lifetime and is also recyclable. Whether you use a tongue cleaner already or are looking to get one, this cleaner is a great way to remove tongue debris and improve the quality of your oral care whilst preventing more waste going to landfill.
The Truthbrush | Bamboo Toothbrush in Cloud White ❀
Bamboo is one of the greenest materials on the planet due to how fast it grows, which makes the Truthbrush an ideal upgrade to regular plastic toothbrushes. The handle is made from sustainably-sourced bamboo, meaning that it can be placed in a home compost bin or sent back for recycling at the end of its life.
Organically Epic | Sustainable Electric Toothbrush ❀
Electric toothbrushes offer a deeper clean compared to regular ones, and there are finally better options available! The Sonic Wave Bamboo Electric Toothbrush might have a plastic base and handle due to the electronics inside, but its head features compostable bamboo and recyclable bristles, meaning that its disposal doesn’t leave a lasting effect on the environment.
Eco-Homemaker | Recyclable Electric ToothBrush Heads ❀
Do you already own an electric toothbrush? Don’t worry, you can make it sustainable! These toothbrush heads by LiveCoco are compatible with most Oral-B, Braun, and store-brand electric toothbrushes, and are fully recyclable so that you never have to throw away another toothbrush head again.
The Truthbrush | Bamboo Sonic Electric Toothbrush Heads ❀
Already own a Philips Sonicare toothbrush and want to swap the heads for something greener? Look no further! This pack of 2 Truthbrush heads are made from solid bamboo with plant-based bristles, meaning that just like their regular toothbrushes, the bamboo can be composted and the bristles recycled when they next need replacing.
With a broad range of environmentally-friendly options now available for dental care, there’s never been a better time to make a change. Together we can reduce the amount of plastic products that end up in landfill!
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