[Part of my series on Non-Disposable Alternatives to Disposable Items]

OK, there are no real alternatives to brushing your teeth. Not for Americans, anyway. The Toothbrush is the invention most Americans say they cannot live without.

But we throw away a lot of toothbrushes during the course of our lifetime–4 times a year if we follow our dentist’s recommendations! It should come as no surprise to find out that the best-selling toothbrush is sold by Gillette, the company that invented throwing things away.

What are the alternatives to disposable toothbrushes?
1. Recycline makes Preserve toothbrushes. These are made from recycled yogurt cups, and when you send them back to Recycline (they come with a mailer), they are recycled again into plastic lumber. Now they have ones for kids, too!
2. Radius makes the Source toothbrush. It has a reusable handle, and disposable brush head.

Or, you can just go back to cleaning your teeth with a sharp stick.

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