Other Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste

Small swaps add up

Alongside our oral care range, there are plenty of simple everyday ways to reduce plastic around the home.

A plastic toothbrush may only be used for a few months, but its plastic handle can remain for generations. Every switch away from unnecessary plastic counts.

More ways to cut plastic

Reducing plastic doesn’t have to mean changing everything at once. Start with the everyday products you use and replace regularly, then build from there.

Beyond oral care, our range includes lower-plastic and plastic-free alternatives such as lip balm, deodorant, soaps and shampoos.

For younger members of the household, our children’s book Say NO to Plastic! is a fun, educational and empowering way to help kids understand plastic pollution and the difference their own choices can make.

Frequently asked questions

Why switch away from plastic?

Plastic can remain in the environment for hundreds of years after we've finished using it. Small everyday changes can help reduce the amount of new plastic we use and throw away.

How many plastic toothbrushes are thrown away?

Around 3.5 billion toothbrushes are sold worldwide each year, and most are not recycled. Conventional plastic toothbrushes can take hundreds of years to break down, which is a lot of long-lasting waste for something we replace every few months.

What are some easy ways to reduce plastic at home?

Start with products you use and replace regularly. Bamboo toothbrushes, plastic-free silk floss, toothpaste tablets, lip balm, deodorant, soaps and shampoos are all places where choosing different materials or packaging can reduce everyday plastic use.