Use Chewable Toothpaste Tablets

Chewable toothpast tablet

Instead of buying toothpaste in a single-use plastic tube, swap for chewable tablets which are often sold in reusable, recyclable or biodegradable packaging

1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are discarded globally every year.

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Benefits

  • Reduces single-use plastic use
  • Easy to use and hassel-free to travel with!
  • Lots of flavour and ingredient choice

Challenges

  • Can be more expensive than regular toothpaste
  • Some brands are tricky to source

Making a difference

While most toothpaste tubes end up not being recycled in landfill, most chewable toothpaste tables come in completely recylable and compostable packing, helping eliminate waste.

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