Single-use products like water bottles and shopping bags are generally the first things that come to mind when considering how to reduce plastic waste. It's mind-boggling to think about, which is why Treehugger editors are enamored with toothpaste pills. There are other producers, but today we want to focus on those produced by Huppy and sold at our favorite plastic-free store. According to Huppy, its goods "will always be 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and we promise that Huppy products will never contain any plastics." We use N-HA to protect teeth from decay, xylitol to fight off bad bacteria, and coconut oil to maintain healthy gums in our toothpaste and mouthwash tablets.
Free the Ocean co-founder Mimi Ausland shares our enthusiasm. When people inquire about the kinds of sustainable substitutions Free the Ocean provides, she says, "This is one of the first products I bring up." "When people learn that there is an alternative to plastic toothpaste tubes (which are rarely recycled), they are invariably astonished and delighted. The tabs clean my teeth better than any conventional toothpaste, and they're not just a unique, environmentally responsible product.