Tag: toothpaste

Update on Zero Waste Dental Care

April 4, 2021 Off

Your average commercial toothpaste has a few issues.  One, it is filled if a plastic tube made with  multiple layers of different plastics, making it impossible to recycle it.  Second, even though toothpaste is rinse only, commercial toothpastes often contain a range of chemicals such as fluoride, triclosan, carrageenan, sodium lauryl sulphate that are not…

By Sandra Maki

Making my own toothpaste

February 13, 2018 Off

With Valentine’s Day upon us, having fresh breath is critical but I still want to reduce my packaging (of course).  This week, I decided to try to make my own toothpaste.  I found lots of recipes on line with varying levels of complexity.   I want something simple to make so that I will continue to…

By Sandra Maki