Thursday, April 8th, 2010
At home, many people are concerned about making eco-friendly choices and that extends to every aspect of their lives. Small changes can make a big difference, which is why there has been a strong demand for personal care items.
Many families might not have thought about going green with their home dental care products, but there are options out there, including eco-friendly alternatives for the most common tooth care product; toothpaste!
Here are some tips for finding green toothpaste that you can use at home:
- Look at the ingredients – make sure you read the packaging even if a toothpaste promises that it’s green. Toothpaste that is vegetable based is much more natural. Many popular green toothpastes also avoid using any unnecessary chemicals like perfumes, flavors, preservatives or artificial coloring
- Read the packaging – see if the packaging is recyclable or made from recycled products. This should be listed directly on the toothpaste bottle. Many green toothpastes are not package in a box as well as the tube to further cut down on waste
- Check for certification – do make sure that the green toothpaste that you choose is certified by the American Dental Association to ensure there are no negative consequences. Going green is important, but don’t do it at the cost of your health by making inappropriate choices
Via: Ecofriendly Daily
Tags: eco-friendly toothpaste, green dental, green dental care, green products, natural toothpaste
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