Oral care

Plastic toothbrushes are one of the top ten items found during beach cleanups.  In fact, every plastic toothbrush ever made still exists today. These bamboo toothbrushes are such an easy switch!  With their easy-grip handles and durable bristles, they're as useful as they are pretty. 

Use and care

Apply toothpaste and brush teeth for two minutes, 

Sizes

Adult and child sizes available.

Materials

Bamboo handle with nylon bristles.

Packaging

Comes in a compostable paper box and a compostable bioplastic sleeve.

Origin

Sustainably harvested from organic, wild bamboo. Vegan, BPA-free, and certified non-toxic. USDA Certified Bio-Based Product and Green America Certified Business.

End of life

At the end of its life, these toothbrushes can be reused as a cleaning brush or a makeup tool like a brow brush. The handle can be composted, and the bristles are the most advanced bio-based option available, but they're still not biodegradable (pig hair is the only alternative, and it's highly controversial), but they can be recycled anywhere that recycles nylon. To separate, pluck bristles out with pliers, or break the head off to dispose of separately. Read more about composting your toothbrush on our blog.

The wait is almost over... Fluoride Unpaste tablets are coming SOON! We expect them to arrive in early August! Get on the waitlist to be the very first to get your hands on them.

Say goodbye to disposable toothpaste tubes and nasty chemicals! These tablets are revolutionizing tooth care with natural vegan ingredients and 100% compostable packaging. Plus, they polish your teeth for a brighter smile.

Unpaste tablets have a fresh minty taste, and their solid form makes them so easy to travel with. Simply chew one tablet and brush with a soft bristle toothbrush. No tube, no paste, no waste.

Options

Packet: 125 tablets - a 2 month supply for one person.

Pre-filled jar: A 2 oz straight sided glass jar, filled by weight in our bulk section - 1.4 oz, approximately 125 tablets. Includes a custom embossed "unpaste" label. The jar perfectly fits one refill packet and makes a great storage container for your unpaste!

Use and care

To use, take one tablet in your mouth, chew until it turns into a soft minty paste, and brush with a soft bristle toothbrush twice a day. Rinse as normal.

Caution: Do not swallow. Not for use by children under 4 years of age.

Ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium bicarbonate, amisoft (sodium lauryl glutamate), silica, magnesium, stearate, natural mint aroma, xanthum gum, menthol, stevia, (Stevioside), citric acid, eugenol. 

Unpaste tablets are free of preservatives, germ-inhibiting substances, and binders and contain neither aluminum nor nanoparticles. Vegan and cruelty free.

Ingredient details

• Microcrystalline Cellulose - facilitates UNPASTE’s ultra-smooth polishing action, even cleaning and polishing in the interdental spaces. Debris simply beads up on the tooth surface and plaque growth is inhibited.
• Sodium bicarbonate (Baking Soda) - adjusts the pH of the citric acid.
• Silica - serves as a cleaning agent and helps to remove any soft plaque.
• Amisoft (Sodium Lauryl Glutamate) - is a natural, mild, eco-friendly surfactant. Sodium lauryl glutamate should not be confused with monosodium glutamate (MSG), used in the food industry. UNPASTE tablets are MSG-free and gluten-free.
• Magnesium Stearate - is a compound commonly used in tablet manufacturing.
• Natural Mint Flavor from essential oil - gives UNPASTE its breath-freshening power.
• Menthol - helps freshen breath and adds a brisk, cool sensation to brushing.
• Xanthan Gum - is a natural thickener for the tablets, helping them break down smoothly in the mouth.
• Stevia - is a natural sweetener, derived from the leaf of the stevia plant, which does not promote tooth decay.
• Citric Acid - stimulates the flow of saliva in the mouth. This increase in saliva accelerates the remineralization of tooth surfaces.

Packaging

Refill packet: 100% compostable paper packaging. Unpaste has recently updated their packaging to reduce the amount of paper used!

Origin

Made in Berlin, Germany. 

BDIH Certified: BDIH (Association of kind German Industries and Trading Firms) is a German based organization comprising over 400 producers and distributors of cosmetics, food supplements, nutritional foods and over-the-counter medicine that has a comprehensive set of guidelines for certifying natural cosmetics.

The guidelines cover raw materials from plant & mineral, animal protection and they forbid the use of organic-synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, silicones, paraffin and other petroleum based products.”

End of Life

After using all the tablets, you can compost the packet (even at home!) and recycle the paper wrapper and staple.

This all-natural toothpaste is designed to whiten, remove plaque, and freshen breath. It's the first natural toothpaste that we've found that has that old-fashioned mint taste. Keep the planet happy and keep your smile minty fresh. 

Use and care

Store at a fairly consistent temperature. Get every last bit of toothpaste out of the tube with the metal turn key inside. Slip it onto the edge of the tube, and slowly roll up the tube to dispense the amount of toothpaste you need.

Size

2.25 oz 

Ingredients

Does not contain fluoride, SLS or other sulfates. Vegan, EWG verified and cruelty free. 

Packaging

The toothpaste tube and metal turn key come in a paper box, made with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified paperboard. The toothpaste comes ina 

Origin

David's Natural Toothpaste is American made and manufactured, with 98% USA-origin ingredients.  Carton made with 100% renewable energy (wind power) and FSC certified packaging.

End of life

The metal tube is recyclable, plastic cap is not. 

In order to recycle the tube, you will need to clean the excess paste from the inside of the tube. Instructions from the brand below: 

1. Take some scissors or shears and cut off both ends of the tube.
2. Cut a slit the full length of the tube to fold open the tube to access the inside of the tube for cleaning....the edges of metal are sharp, so please be careful.
3. Wash off the excess paste with running water.... a toothbrush can be helpful here for removing all the paste.
4. Discard metal in recycle bin. It will be up to your local waste management provider to properly sort/recycle as we do not currently take back used tubes for recycling.

Fore more general info on recycling, visit our friends at earth911

If everyone in the U.S. flossed their teeth according to ADA recommendations, our empty containers alone would fill a landfill the size of a football field that’s 6 stories high in just one year — just for the empty floss dispensers!

Refillable dental floss is a simple and stylish solution. Each new floss purchase comes with a refillable glass container with a 33 yard spool of compostable silk or corn floss.

Refills are available separately in packs of 2 spools (66 yards total!) so you can use your container again and again.

The silk floss is the classic compostable floss we have always carried, and we now have a new compostable vegan corn-based version as well! 

Since this floss is biodegradable, it can be a bit more prone to breakage than regular plastic floss; it can sometimes break between very tight spots between your teeth. We offer both silk and corn floss because the silk is a bit sturdier and might be a preferred option if you have tight spaces between your teeth.

Ingredients

The silk floss is made with 100% compostable silk. The other ingredients are candelilla wax and natural mint flavoring.

The vegan floss is made with a compostable corn fiber, candelilla wax and natural mint flavoring.

Packaging

Floss dispensers are a small glass container with a metal lid. They come in a small kraft recyclable paper box.

Floss refills come in a small kraft recyclable paper box and a compostable paper wrapper.

Origin

Manufactured in China.

End of life

The floss is compostable after use, and the container is refillable! The container can also be recycled or passed along to a friend if it doesn't work out for you (but we hope it will!)

**Note: Due to a delayed shipment, these are expected to restock in March 2020 **

The ayurvedic practice of tongue scraping has a myriad of health benefits.  Scraping your tongue improves breath, immunity, dental hygiene, quality of taste, and digestive health.

Tongue scraping is an oral hygiene practice that removes bacteria, food particles, fungi, toxins, and dead cells from the surface of the tongue.

Overnight, our bodies cleanse themselves of toxins and bacteria and deposit them on the surface of the tongue.  A stainless steel tongue scraper keeps these particles from being reabsorbed much more effectively than a toothbrush which only loosens the particles.

Use and care

Cleanse by rinsing after each use and occasionally with boiling water.

Packaging

None.

Material

Stainless steel.

Origin

Manufactured in an environmentally conscious factory in China.

End of life

This item comes with a lifetime warranty, and we will happily replace your tongue scraper if it has a defect or breaks from normal use! If it accidentally gets chewed up by your kitchen sink garbage disposal however, we can't replace it but it is recyclable.

First of all... You're welcome. These breath mints will make you smell like fresh plants, and shockingly, they're great for your teeth! 

Taste Plants breath mints are made with whole plants and extracts, so you retain and benefit from their anti-microbial powers, not just their flavor. They are sweetened with xylitol, a sugar-free sweetener made from birch wood that's been shown to help prevent cavities with habitual consumption. Xylitol has a cooling sweetness with a comforting, neutral aftertaste. 

Best of all, this tasty innovation is home-grown! These mints are made locally in Tacoma, Washington, and are beautifully packaged in compostable paper tubes. 

Flavors

Each flavor contains xylitol, a sugar free sweetener that is way good for your teeth.  

Matcha Ginger:

Matcha and ginger come together to create a gentle earthy hue that bring your mouth back to a happy healthy state. They are both really great things to put in your mouth, you won't regret it.

Ingredient benefits:

Matcha Powder - Antioxident, EGCG, Antibacterial. 

Ginger Oil - Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial.

Orange Cardamom:

Soothing, clean and floral orange, with light, spicy, and refreshing cardamom. Put some cardamom on the next orange you eat and you'll see what is going on here.

Ingredient benefits:

Cardamom - Antimicrobial.

Orange Sweet - Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic. 

Lemon Geranium Mint:

Sharp when it hits your tongue, like the geranium is clearing the room. This trio is complex but always has us coming back for more. (note, not for rose haters).

Ingredient benefits:

Geranium Oil - Anti-inflamitory, Anxiety reduction.

Lemon Peel Powder - Induces Salivation, Antimicrobial. 

Lemon Oil - Induces Salivation, Antimicrobial. 

Peppermint Oil - Soothing, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial. 

Size

1.2oz per tube (about 39 mints).

Ingredients

All flavors are sugar free, vegan, gluten free, and nut free. Please note, they are not for pets (like chocolate).

Check out the "flavors" tab to learn about the benefits of these ingredients, and the "origin" tab to see where each ingredient comes from!

Matcha Ginger:

Xylitol, Matcha Powder, Ginger oil, Magnesium Stearate.

Orange Cardamom:

Xylitol, Cardamom Powder, Orange Sweet, Magnesium Stearate.

Lemon Geranium Mint:

Xylitol, Geranium Oil, Lemon Peel Powder, Peppermint Oil, Magnesium Stearate.

Packaging

Reusable and compostable paper tube.

Origin

These mints are manufactured and packaged locally in Tacoma, Washington by Taste Plants. 

They even were so kind as to provide the origin of each ingredient!

All flavors:

Xylitol - Europe. Corn and Birch.

Magnesium Stearate - Plant source. 

Matcha Ginger:

Matcha Powder - Japan.

Ginger Oil - China, Steam Distilled. 

Orange Cardamom:

Cardamom - Guatemala. 

Orange Sweet - Brazil, Cold Pressed. 

Lemon Geranium Mint:

Geranium Oil, Lemon Peel Powder, Lemon Oil, Peppermint Oil - USA.

End of life

Eat these up and reuse or compost the tube! Easy as that.