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Plastic free toothpaste!

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Plastic free toothpaste!

Time:15 min Difficulty:Easy  

Your typical toothpaste comes in non-recyclable plastic tubes. Did you know you can make your very own teeth-whitening, breath-freshening blend right at home in a reusable container? Plus, the ingredients are super simple to find at your local stores and online, ready to order. That’s something to smile about!!

Here’s what you need:

  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda*
    *Note: you can alter the amount of baking soda to your preference. For deep cleaning, add an additional ½ teaspoon. Or, if you have more sensitive teeth, use just 1 teaspoon.
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1-2 tsp peppermint extract (or experiment by adding other extracts in your favourite flavour, like orange, vanilla, or cinnamon!)
  • A small reusable container. This is a great chance to upcycle your jam jars!

Here’s how you make it:

Step 1:

Place all the ingredients together in your reusable container.

Step 2:

Mix until you create a smooth paste.

Step 3:

Apply a small amount of natural toothpaste to your toothbrush and brush away!

Step 4:

SMILE!

Take it to the next level by waving bye-bye to plastic toothbrushes! Have you ever looked into alternatives like bamboo? Get online and start researching what your family can try together!

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