Recyclable Toothpaste Tubes Are Finally Here!
BIG NEWS FROM COLGATE
For years, toothpaste tubes have been the bane of people trying to live more sustainably. They’re usually made from mixed materials and aren’t recyclable in most places. Luckily, Colgate was listening to the green community’s complaints. After five years of research and development, the company has redesigned their tubes to be recyclable in curbside bins! According to Fast Company, the new tubes appeared this March spanning four different Colgate lines. “The company expects every single tube in its portfolio to be recyclable in the United States in 2023 and globally in 2025,” the news outlet reported. Considering Colgate controls almost 35% of the American toothpaste market, this is a big move toward sustainability! You don’t even need to wash out the tube before recycling it. Just squeeze out as much paste as you can and toss the leftover tube and cap into your recycling bin. If you want to try one, look for Colgate tubes marked with “Recycle Me!” just under the logo. Of course, buying these new tubes isn’t the only option for sustainable teeth cleaning. Environmental activists have relied on other alternatives for years, like metal toothpaste tubes from small brands like Davids (Davids- USA.com); zero-waste tooth tabs from outlets like Lush (LushUSA.com),
by Humankind (ByHumankind.com), and Bite (BiteToothpasteBits.com); and toothbrushes made out of recycled yogurt cups (Preserve.eco). A few recycling programs like TerraCycle allow you to mail in toothpaste tubes, caps, and even toothbrushes and floss containers. (Before developing its recyclable tubes, Colgate partnered with TerraCycle on a free “Oral Care Recycling Program.”) The trouble with these alternatives is that they’re often difficult to find, time consuming to execute, and/or more expensive than name-brand toothpaste. Colgate’s new initiative will make (relatively) planet- friendly toothpaste available for millions of people who might not have had access to green options otherwise. The brand is also sharing its technology with other toothpaste makers for free. Pretty cool, right? To learn more about Colgate’s new tubes and how to recycle them, visit Colgate.com/en-us/power-of- optimism/faq.
SMILE-FRIENDLY RECIPES
BRAIN BREAK!
SUMMER STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
Ingredients
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard • 1/2 tbsp strawberry jam • Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste • 1/3 cup raw, sliced almonds
• 5 oz organic spinach • 2 cups strawberries, halved • 1 large avocado, sliced • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup feta crumbles • 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
Directions
1. In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped garlic, Dijon mustard, and strawberry jam. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. 2. In a pan, toast the almonds over medium heat until they are golden brown. 3. In a large bowl, add spinach. Then layer on strawberries, avocado, red onion, feta, toasted almonds, and chopped pistachios. 4. Toss dressing in salad or serve on the side.
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