Toothbrushes
Week 13
Toothbrushes
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We all know the importance of dental hygiene and most of us brush our teeth at least twice a day. If you're doing it right, you're even replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months, as recommended by the American Dental Association. That means we go through a lot of toothbrushes. Read more →
5 Ways to Reuse Your Old Toothbrush
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Before you send that plastic toothbrush to a landfill for the next 500 years, why not get a little more life out it! Here are five great ways to reuse your old toothbrush. Read more →
How to Personalize Your Bamboo Toothbrush
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Bamboo toothbrushes are much better for the environment than their plastic counterparts. However, they often lack the distinguishing features, like color, that make them easy to tell apart. I share almost everything with my husband, but I draw the line at swapping toothbrushes. My first thought was to paint them different colors, but adding paint would mean it can no longer go into my compost bin. I also didn't want to risk adding any chemicals with a sharpie marker. I considered trying to dye them with natural colors like beet juice, but didn't think the bamboo would hold the color very well. Ultimately, I decided to use a wood-burning tool that could make cute designs without sacrificing the integrity of the bamboo. Read more →
Asking your Dentist to Make Sustainable Changes
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Call me a cheapskate, but I went years without buying a toothbrush, using only the ones I got in the goodie bag during my bi-annual dental visits. Even if I'm the only person saving money this way, I know that everyone who goes to the dentist receives a little goodie bag with a toothbrush and maybe even some other oral care products. This week, I'm writing to ask if my dentist might consider giving out bamboo toothbrushes instead of plastic ones, or set up a toothbrush recycling drop-off. Read more →