Is eco-friendly toothpaste really that important? Well … in 2021, the British Dental Journal estimated that the amount of plastic waste from toothpaste used in the U.K. in just one year could almost wrap around the world twice! Extrapolate that to the rest of the world's toothpaste usage and our morning and evening routines suddenly look a lot more wasteful. The answer? Toothpaste tablets.
These small, chewable, just-add-a-little-water tablets are a game changer in your oral hygiene routine. Check out our favorite clean, no-plastic, eco-friendly toothpaste tablet brands below. Note: the pricing for each is for a one-month supply of toothpaste tablets, and most companies offer significant discounts for subscriptions.
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Huppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets
Why It's Cool
Huppy, a pending Certified B Corp, is a subscription-based company with hundreds of positive reviews from toothpaste tablet converts. The first time you buy, you can get a recyclable aluminum case. Next time, you can just grab a refill in one of the company's biodegradable pouches.
$12
Bite Fresh Mint Toothpaste Bits
Why It's Cool
With fluoride and fluoride-free tablets in three different flavors, there's something for everyone at Bite. These tablets are great if you like a foamy tooth brushing experience — something not every tablet has. Even better, the company's vegan-friendly ingredients and plastic-free ethos means you can feel good about your new routine.
$12
CO. to Go On-The-Go Anticavity Toothpaste Tabs
Why It's Cool
From Colgate (yes, that Colgate) comes a waterless-formula toothpaste tablet that shows that even the biggest companies are listening to consumers asking for eco-friendly toothpaste options! As the instructions say, it's as easy as "Chew. Brush. Rinse. Done.".
$14
by Humankind Toothpaste Tablet
Why It's Cool
Born from the plastic crisis in personal care products, by Humankind ships their mint or cinnamon toothpaste tablets using 100% Earth-friendly packaging. The carbon-neutral company is committed to clean, ethically made ingredients.
$12
UNPASTE Toothpaste Tablets w/Fluoride
Why It's Cool
UNPASTE's dentist-approved tooth tabs come without preservatives, artificial colors, or other synthetic ingredients that many commercial toothpastes contain. The company has also ditched single-use plastic by sending each set of tabs in a home-compostable package.
$8.99
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