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Toothbrush
Use a green toothbrush
Acca Kappa Biocete Toothbrush
Italian personal care company, Acca Kappa, has designed their toothbrush with natural bristles and a handle made from biodegradable cellulose acetate, a natural substance extracted from cotton. They claim a standard plastic toothbrush biodegrades in 1,000 years, while theirs takes only six months.Eco-DenT TerraDent Replaceable Head Toothbrush
After you buy a single toothbrush with a replaceable head, you only need to buy refill replacement heads that come three to a pack. The Funbrush for children also comes with replaceable heads.Fuchs Ekotec™ Replaceable Head Toothbrush
These toothbrushes come with replaceable heads that are simple to remove and replace and use a fraction of the space in landfills that a full brush does. They click in and remain in place while brushing. You get two replacement heads and, when you’re done with those, you can buy replacement head four packs.Radius Intelligent Toothbrush
Though electric toothbrushes are often not as green a choice as manual brushes, this one merits mention. It has replaceable heads and its batteries will last over six heads worth of regular use. After that you can return the handle to Radius for recycling.Radius Source Toothbrush
This replaceable head toothbrush has a handle made from 100 percent recycled material—half recycled wood fiber and half post-consumer recycled plastic. The replaceable heads consume one-fifth the material of standard toothbrushes.Recycline Preserve Toothbrush
This toothbrush is made from 100 percent recycled plastic, 25 to 65 percent of which comes from Stonyfield Farm yogurt cups that were recycled. When you’re done with the toothbrush (if you can't recycle them in your community) send it back to Recycline and they will grind it into plastic lumber to make picnic tables and other products. They also have a Jr. Preserve toothbrush for kids.
Use an eco-friendly toothbrush holder
Bamboo Bath Collection
This modern, elegant bamboo toothbrush holder is part of a bamboo bath collection that includes wastebasket, cotton jar, lotion pump, and soap dish. Each item is sold individually.Eco Centric Recycled Glass Toothbrush Holder
A simple, modern 100 percent recycled glass toothbrush holder made in Spain is available from UK-based Eco Centric. A matching soap dispenser and glass plate can also be purchased.Recycled Glass Toothbrush Holder
Made from 100 percent recycled glass in a clear green color, this toothbrush holder can also accommodate a make-up brush, pens and pencils, or eyeglasses. This holder measures 4.5” high x 2.75” wide at the top.Spun Bamboo Toothbrush Holder
Spun bamboo bathroom accessories from Vietnam include a small square container (4.6" wide x 4.7" long x 4.4" tall) with lid. Take the lid off and you’ve got a toothbrush holder.Three-Piece Vanity Set
A three-piece vanity set (sold together but also shown with a candle holder in the photo) that includes a toothbrush holder, a liquid soap dispenser, and a cotton ball holder is part of a larger bath collection—all in contemporary style, made with sustainably grown bamboo.West Elm Bamboo Toothbrush Holder
This toothbrush holder made of natural bamboo with a white finish is part of a sleek collection of bath accessories but can be bought separately. It stands 3.5” high and is 3” square.
Use natural dental floss
Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Dental Floss
The Desert Essence floss is naturally waxed (no animal ingredients). The floss is saturated with 100 percent pure Australian tea tree oil which has antiseptic properties. Also available as Dental Tape.Eco-Dent Cinnamon VeganFloss
This cinnamon floss is vegan waxed (no beeswax), and made with a blend of plaque-reducing natural essential oils and enzymes. Eco-Dent packages their floss in cardboard not plastic to reduce the ecological damage done by plastic and its disposal.Eco-Dent GentleFloss
This minty tasting, nylon floss is treated with enzymes and 14 natural essential oils. It's vegan waxed with rice bran and does not use beeswax. The packaging isn’t plastic, instead it’s paper-fiber that is recyclable and biodegradable.Radius Natural Cranberry Floss
This nylon floss is coated with pure unsweetened cranberry essence and spun in natural beeswax to help it slide through tight spaces. Radius states that research has shown that the proanthocyanidins in cranberry essence help prevent the accumulation of bacteria that cause plaque.Radius Natural Silk Floss
Return to floss the way it once was, made from natural silk for gentle plaque removal. The floss is spun in beeswax to help it move between tightly spaced teeth.Tom’s of Maine Spearmint Antiplaque Flat Floss
Making eco-friendly personal care products since 1970, this Tom’s of Maine nylon floss is prepared with a unique combination of natural ingredients including beeswax, carnauba wax, acacia, and myrrh. Round floss is also available. All products are cruelty-free.
Comments
1:53pm
Great points but this is a tough one. As a dentist we want people replacing their toothbrush frequently because we know it is better for their teeth - so that they still have them at age 80. Several manufacturers are becoming more environmentally conscious and I think that is the ultimate answer. Create a greener product.
J Chambers
http://www.bennettfamilydentistry.com/