7 Unexpected Perks of Switching to Zero Waste Toothpaste

Switching to zero waste toothpaste is a great act of kindness to Mother Nature. You’re stopping another tube from entering the landfills. It’s important that we de-normalize plastic packaging, because single-use plastic poses a huge risk to the environment.

Single-use plastic kills wildlife, poisons our soil and oceans, and shows up as “microplastics” in the water we drink.

While choosing zero waste toothpaste is certainly an act of eco-friendliness, it turns out there are more great reasons to make the switch…reasons that have everything to do with you!

In this article, we’ll give you some compelling reasons why you can benefit from zero waste toothpaste.

What is zero waste toothpaste?

Zero waste toothpaste is toothpaste packaged in a plastic-free container. Eco-friendly toothpaste can come in different forms and packages. 

Sometimes, it comes in paste-form in glass jars or aluminum tubes. It can also come in a dry tablet form, packaged in glass jars or compostable pouches.

But it isn’t just the packaging that makes it eco-friendly. Eco-friendly toothpaste is generally a non-toxic formula that doesn’t interact with the environment like generic toothpaste does. Without chemicals like SLS, parabens, and artificial dyes and flavors, it’s gentle on ecosystems.

Why should I switch to zero waste toothpaste?

We are buried in toothpaste tubes— every year, an estimated 1 billion toothpaste tubes end up in the landfill. This amount of single-use plastic waste has dire consequences.

Stray plastic injures and sickens wildlife. Wildlife mistake it for food, and starve to death after swallowing it. Aquatic life becomes injured or impaled by stray plastic in the ocean. 

It also sheds microplastics, which end up in our water supply and accumulate in animals. We consume so much accidental plastic, that it’s believed that humans eat a credit card’s worth of plastic every week!

That’s why so many oral health companies are rallying together and taking a stand against plastic toothpaste tubes.

It may seem insignificant for you to prevent a toothpaste tube from entering the landfill. But you actually have more power than you think. Telling everyone in your life that you’re making this change will likely inspire them to make the change, too!

Without further ado, let’s get straight into the perks of choosing zero waste!

7 Perks of Switching to Zero Waste Toothpaste

1.  Less trips to the trash

Less trash doesn’t just mean less waste in the landfill–it also means less work for you! Taking out the trash is one of the most put-off chores in existence. And when you switch to zero waste products, you’ll notice a huge reduction in your waste. 

Plus, less trash also means less useless stuff taking up space in your home. Less clutter equals less stress!

2.  All-natural and healthy for your body

“Zero waste” and “all-natural” seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. You’ll rarely find a zero waste toothpaste that contains all the usual nasty chemicals like SLS, parabens, phthalates, and artificial fragrances & dyes.

Not only are these nasties unnecessary, they’re also harmful to the body. All of the above mentioned are possible carcinogens, irritants, and endocrine disruptors. 

Using products free from nasties gives you serious peace of mind so you can breathe easy.

3.  Travel-friendly

Standard toothpaste in tubes is not known for being travel friendly. Unless you have a travel sized tube, toothpaste tubes often don’t pass airport security checks because they’re technically a liquid. 

Toothpaste tubes have also been known to burst and squirt toothpaste inside of your suitcase. At high elevations, there’s no telling what’s going to happen inside that tube!

Toothpaste tabs are just a little liquid-free tab that you can toss into a bag for no-mess toothpaste. To make them even more travel friendly, transfer them to a shatterproof container or a small bag.

4.  No more tube squeezing

With toothpaste tablets, there’s no more squeezing toothpaste tubes to get that last bit of toothpaste.

Standard toothpaste tubes can force you to be a creative problem solver when you’re just waking up.  This might leave you feeling a little grumpy but it also poses difficulties for people with poor hand strength or arthritis.

5.  Great for sensitive mouths

Because zero waste toothpaste tabs don’t contain any of the nasties mentioned above, like SLS and artificial fragrances & dyes, they’re great for people with sensitive mouths.

Those ingredients also cause lots of oral irritation. They can cause chronic mouth irritation, canker sores, burning tongue, and teeth that are sensitive to hot and cold. 

If you need relief from oral irritation, zero waste toothpaste tabs might be for you.

6.  No more guessing how much toothpaste you need

Toothpaste tabs take the guesswork out of measuring a “pea sized amount of toothpaste” onto your toothbrush. 

It’s common for people to add more toothpaste to their toothbrush than they actually need. With toothpaste tabs, there’s no measuring–except for measuring how much waste you’ve diverted!

7.  Makes your bathroom look “Insta-worthy”

Plastic-packaged goods can make a bathroom look a little shabby and ordinary.  On the other hand, sustainable packaging can make a bathroom look like it’s out of a magazine!  If your toothpaste tabs come in glass jars or bottles, it gives your bathroom a natural chic and styling vibe.  

Plastic products are commonly hidden out of sight for when guests visit, but when you have cute sustainable packaging, you won’t want to hide them. You’ll actually WANT to put them on display!

The Takeaway

Yes, we are in a single-use plastic crisis. And yes, plastic is killing our wildlife and poisoning our water. This is one of the main reasons we created our zero waste toothpaste tablets. But we also believe that everything you do and every product you use should also bring joy.

While we should all be doing our part for Mother Nature, there’s no reason not to have fun with it!

Using our Herbal Toothpowder Tabs not only helps you do your part, but it also brings you more joy and beauty in your life. Our goal is to turn your brushing routine from a mindless chore into something that makes you look forward to taking care of yourself.

Ready to experience the joys of zero waste? Shop our Herbal Toothpowder Tabs now!