Creating a sustainable oral care routine

When thinking about living more sustainably, you may imagine reusable straws and bringing your own grocery bags to the store. But have you considered your oral care products? 

Oral care is an important part of your health and hygiene, and because you use these products every day, they make a big impact on the environment. Here are a few of my favorite sustainable oral care products for keeping your teeth and the planet fresh and clean! 

Toothpaste 

Over 1 BILLION plastic toothpaste tubes are thrown away each year. Not to mention, many conventional toothpastes contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to the environment AND your health. 

Bite Toothpaste Bits come in travel-friendly glass bottles and kraft envelopes and ship in fully recyclable cardboard boxes. Refill bits come in compostable pouches, and shipping utilizes existing postal routes. They’re also the healthier choice because they use vegan ingredients and are fluoride-free! 

Ordering your products from Bite has a smaller carbon footprint than driving to the store to pick up a plastic tube. Plus - you’ll never have to worry about running out because Bite delivers compostable refills every 4 months!

Floss 

We can’t forget about flossing! 

Most dental flosses are made from non-biodegradable, petroleum-based plastic - aka not great for your health or the planet. Along with the plastic, non-recyclable packaging, conventional floss is a huge contributor to waste. 

Bite also offers 100% plant-based floss made with vegan candelilla wax! Like the toothpaste bits, the floss comes in sleek, refillable glass bottles, and compostable refill pouches. 

Mouthwash 

Conventional mouthwashes contain some pretty intense ingredients that can adversely affect your health and the environment. 

Guru Nanda’s Concentrated Mouthwash is a natural, effective, and more sustainable option. It comes in a reusable glass bottle, is dentist recommended, and is travel-friendly. One tiny bottle has 300 uses, lasting you about 6 months! Guru Nanda is available at Walmart, so you can get your groceries and oral care products on the same trip!

Sustainable oral care doesn’t have to be more expensive or out of reach. With a few simple swaps, you can have an oral care routine that’s better for the environment and your health!