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The mouthwash is a similar refill concept to the toothpaste. I have not yet tried their mouthwash or toothbrushes. Their dental lace (not floss!) is also compostable, and comes in a glass jar that is also reusable. Refill packs of bits come in compostable packaging you can dispose of in a backyard compost system. The toothbrushes are pretty affordable – about $3/piece, so for every six you return, you’re getting close to the value of two new brushes in a coupon.īuying Oral Care Products that Generate Less Waste The brush handles are made from recycled yogurt cups and the bristles are new nylon. They then recycle the used brushes (not the bristles). Preserve has their Toothbrush Takeback program for their toothbrushes (not just any brand) where you can mail in six used toothbrushes for a coupon for $6 off new toothbrushes or any item in their store.They do not accept electric toothbrush components.

You can sign up on the waiting list for that program here.

Terra Cycle has a mail-in recycling program with Colgate where you can ship any brand of toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes and empty floss containers back to them for appropriate recycling.

There are a few ways to successfully recycle oral care products: Toothbrushes are made of different components (plastic, bristles and sometimes aluminum staples that hold the bristles inside the brush handle) and as far as toothpaste goes, plastic needs to be clean and empty to be recycled – toothpaste tubes are not exactly designed for easy cleaning to guarantee successful recycling. Oral care products are notoriously confusing / difficult to recycle. Preserve toothbrushes are made from recycled yogurt cups