June 23rd, 2009
I try very hard to completely recycle the things that I use by purchasing goods made from previously recycled products. It’s great that we all try to recycle more, but unless these recyclables are actually made into something that we purchase it doesn’t really help the environment. One thing that I purchase and throw away every 3- 6 months is made from plastic (i.e., petroleum-based product), will take forever to degrade, and makes me feel bad every time I buy and toss a new one is… my toothbrush. Not this time! I was on a mission to find a recycled replacement for my toothbrush that was comfortable and affordable. My dentist has always urged me to use the softest bristles available to prevent my gum line from receding after years of brushing too hard. I was stoked to find toothbrushes made from 100% recycled plastics (25% of those from yogurt cups!) and with ultrasoft bristles too! Amazon carries the Preserve Toothbrushes, Ultra Soft Bristles, 6-Count Package
for about $16.00 with free shipping. At about $2.50 each they don’t even cost more than the old toothbrushes that I used to buy. When they arrived I looked at the “reusable travel case with ventilation holes” that was super cheesy and hoped that I had not made a bad decision. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the brush was a good weight with a balanced feel and the perfect size to maneuver even in those hard to reach places. Most importantly, the bristles were as promised, ultra soft. My teeth are happy and I did something good for the environment without blowing my budget, which always makes me feel good. The best part is that when I’m finished I can mail my brush back to the company with a postage paid envelope and they promise to recycle it into something else made from plastic lumber, like park benches. According to their website they have also teamed up with Whole Foods to provide convenient drop-off locations mean that you can reycle your toothbrush and any other #5 plastics while picking up new earth-friendly products at the store. Find out more about the company, their recycling efforts, and their other preserve products on their website http://www.preserveproducts.com/. This eco-friendly company is based just outside of Boston and all of their products are made in the U.S.A which means that purchasing their products is good for the environment, your wallet, and the economy.
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