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.
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.
Felicity Maher
Sustainability
