October 12, 2021

Merici College Green Tip #31 – A better toothbrush? On special this week…..

Sustainability at Merici

​Australia has a population of over 23 million people.

If every citizen uses only one toothbrush each year – a conservative estimate – Australia’s 23 million toothbrushes would amount to about 350 tonnes of landfill waste annually. On a global scale, the world population of well over 7 billion people will generate over 100,000 tonnes of toothbrush waste if every individual were to use only one toothbrush each year. 

https://www.woroni.com.au/words/your-toothbrush-and-the-environment/

​Toothbrushes are part of the plastic waste problem. To “close the loop” on the plastics we put in our recycling bins, it is necessary to create a market for the recycled plastic. One solution that I have come across is this toothbrush.  The handle is made with 100% recycled food grade plastic. The bristles are plant derived and it comes packaged in 100% recycled cardboard packaging. Better for the environment.

Also, on special this week at Woolworths, link below. Used toothbrushes can be recycled through Terracycle. Save yours and there will be a collection at Merici next year. 

ttps://www.colgate.com.au/products/toothbrush/colgate-recyclean-toothbrush

Colgate RecyClean Manual Toothbrush

Colgate RecyClean Soft Manual Toothbrush handle is made with 100% recycled food grade plastic. Designed for deep cleaning, with a compact head and plant derived bristles.

www.colgate.com.au

https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/136826/colgate-recyclean-toothbrush-100-recycled-plastic-handle-mediu

Colgate Recyclean Toothbrush 100% Recycled Plastic Handle Medium 1 pack | Woolworths

Look after your smile and the planet at the same time with the Colgate RecyClean Medium Bristles Toothbrush. Colgate RecyClean Medium Manual Toothbrush handle is made with 100% recycled food grade plastic.

www.woolworths.com.au

Felicity Maher

Sustainability

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