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Toothbrush

Plastic toothbrushes are a major plastic polluter. They end up in landfills, waterways and the ocean. An average person uses 300 toothbrushes in their lifetime. Every toothbrush that has been produced since the 1930s still exists on the planet.

Components

What To Do

Do It Well

Step(s) to Dispose

Step #1

Place into the respective bin

Do It Better

Alternative(s) to Reduce Waste

1

REUSABLES, not disposables

Opt for a bamboo toothbrush (Note: Remove non-compostable bristles before composting the handle)

NOW YOU KNOW

WHAT TO DO WITH

Did you know? In 2003, the toothbrush was chosen as the #1 invention people can’t live without, beating out mobile phones and cars. Now it’s probably mobile phones.

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