For those trying to reduce plastic use - toothpaste tablets (recycling, packaging)

[KittenSparkles]

I recently discovered something I think is super cool - toothpaste tablets.

These come in a little compostable bag, so no plastic whatsoever. You chew on it for a few seconds, and then start brushing. The brand I bought makes some nice bubbles/fizz and is very minty. Tastes just as good as regular toothpaste, but with zero plastic packaging. This is the brand I bought: https://unpaste.us/

These would also be great for travel.

[bfrabel]

What kind of non-plastic toothbrush do you use with it?

[Coldjensens]

Where do you find a non-plastic suitcase for travel? Yow do you travel without sitting in a plastic seat, surrounded by plastic objects?

[Parnassia]

Don't forget old fashioned tooth powders. Some are sold in glass or metal tins. OP I assume you are using a wooden or bamboo toothbrush?

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by Parnassia

Don't forget old fashioned tooth powders. Some are sold in glass or metal tins. OP I assume you are using a wooden or bamboo toothbrush?

And I hope that wooden or bamboo toothbrush wasn't originally packaged in any sort of plastic!

[Parnassia]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

And I hope that wooden or bamboo toothbrush wasn't originally packaged in any sort of plastic!

I suspect a truly green toothbrush is offered in recyclable packaging

Better not question whether any plastics were used to manufacture the things...might not like the answer! Obviously, another Pandora's box.

[Sonny3]

There is nothing wrong with all of us doing what we can to make an impact in a positive way on our environment.
The op has found a way that works for them and if we all made a little more effort or were a little more thoughtful we could probably find ways to help also.
I appreciate that . It isn't all or nothing.

[Formerly Known As Twenty]

Originally Posted by Sonny3

There is nothing wrong with all of us doing what we can to make an impact in a positive way on our environment.
The op has found a way that works for them and if we all made a little more effort or were a little more thoughtful we could probably find ways to help also.
I appreciate that . It isn't all or nothing.

Exactly. Plastics have their place, but there's no harm in reducing one's amount of consumption when it's possible to do so. It's hard to "get' why the other posters are giving the O.P. such a hard time about this.

For the record, I've used another brand of toothpaste tablets. They're great for travel and for families who don't want to share a communal tube of toothpaste or have multiple tubes cluttering up what's already limited bathroom real estate for many people.

Reduction is the most important part of the the three "Rs." Most people seem to focus on the least important part of the the three (recycling)--mostly because it takes the least effort and change of personal habits to do so. There's no need to mock someone who's trying to do their bit to help out--especially since this is the "Green Living" sub forum where people come to find ways to live more gently on this planet of ours.

[Sydney123]

Tough crowd!

[HJ99]

I had a grandmother that used commercial tooth powder, but havent seen it for sale in decades. Most that wanted to avoid commercial toothpaste use baking soda, with a peroxide rinse if you want to kill some mouth bacteria. Or think some used salt but that seems bit too masochistic.