Mouth care
toothbrush
This toothbrush is 100% compostable as it has bristles made from corn and tapioca and a handle made from bamboo. Bamboo “DOES NOT require the use of pesticides. So, it is basically naturally organic.” - from Brush Naked themselves.
V - only uses plant ingredients
PM - non-toxic vegetable-based ink is used for the handles
OP - compostable sleeve for each individual brush and paper packaging (at checkout you can request no box)
PS - comes in a repurposed cardboard box
WTWaE - bamboo does not require irrigation
toothpaste
Georganics regular toothpaste or toothpaste tablets or tooth powder or tooth soap
These natural and organic toothpastes come in a reusable glass jar and there is a multitude of different flavor options.
O - all products are organic and the they are currently getting this certified.
V - PETA certified vegan
CF - PETA certified cruelty free
OP - all packaging is recyclable whether it be glass jars, aluminum lids, or paper
OS - shipped in cardboard boxes and paper tape (the latter is assumed given they claim plastic-free and compostable packaging)
WTCN - use part renewable energy
RP - they have a Zero-To-Landfill program where any of their products can be sent back to once used up.
byHumankind refill or with the container
This floss is made from silk and vegan wax and comes in four different flavors: peppermind, lemongrass, cardamom and unscented.
V - no animal ingredients/derivatives
CF - ByHumankind never harm or test their products on any animals
RF - refillable plastic container
PP - packaging is 100% recycled paper
PS - products arrive to you in recycled and recyclable paper mailers
WTCN - carbon neutral shipping!
floss
This floss is made from ahimsa silk and you can choose between spearmint or orange flavor. It’s coated with the vegetable candelilla wax so the it’s compostable. (the charcoal floss is vegan but contains plastic so PEASY recommends going with the natural silk)
O - all products are organic and the they are currently getting this certified.
CF - PETA certified cruelty free
RF - the glass bottle can be refilled
OP - all packaging is recyclable whether it be glass jars, aluminum lids, or paper
OS - shipped in cardboard boxes and paper tape (the latter is assumed given they claim plastic-free and compostable packaging)
RP - they have a Zero-To-Landfill program where any of their products can be sent back to once used up.
WTCN - use part renewable energy
byHumankind refill box or with container
Byhumankind’s mouthwash tablets easily dissolve in water and save tons of space both during transportation and in your bathroom! There are three different options: mint, lemon and assorted flavors.
V - does not contain any animal derivatives
CF - ByHumankind never harm or test their products on any animals
RF - refillable plastic and glass container
PP - refill packaging is 100% recycled paper
PS - products arrive to you in recycled and recyclable paper mailers
mouthwash
Georganics mouthwash tablets or the oil pulling mouthwash
These mouthwashes there is a multitude of different flavors and the best part about the tablets is that you don’t pay to get water, which you hopefully already have in your sink, shipped to you. These also come in reusable glass jars and the oil pulling comes in a glass bottle.
O - all products are organic and the they are currently getting this certified.
V - PETA certified vegan
CF - PETA certified cruelty free
OP - all packaging is recyclable whether it be glass jars, aluminum lids, or paper
OS - shipped in cardboard boxes and paper tape (the latter is assumed given they claim plastic-free and compostable packaging)
RP - they have a Zero-To-Landfill program where any of their products can be sent back to once used up.
WTCN - use part renewable energy
electric toothbrush
This Electric Sonic toothbrush does everything a regular toothbrush can do, and more! It helps better prevent gingivitis, swollen gums, plaque and tartar build up. Your dentist will be nearly kissing your teeth next time you go to your next appointment!
O - all products are organic and the they are currently getting this certified.
OP - all packaging is recyclable whether it be glass jars, aluminum lids, or paper
OS - shipped in cardboard boxes and paper tape (the latter is assumed given they claim plastic-free and compostable packaging)
RP - they have a Zero-To-Landfill program where any of their products can be sent back to once used up. Send your used heads here once you have a good amount (to save emissions from shipping)
WTCN - use part renewable energy
The Earl Grey lip balm is made with candelilla wax, avocado oil and organic cocoa butter, making it 100% vegan unlike many other products!
V - All products sold are 100% vegan
CF - No Tox Life promises no products are ever tested on animals!
OP - paper packaging
PS - they reuse customer’s shipping materials, and use recycled paper and biodegradable cornstarch peanuts. The only bubblewrap or foam used is either upcycled or are reusing.
There is a whopping 10 different flavors of lip balms to choose from at Chagrin Valley.
O - USDA organic
V - only the Avocado Lavender and Shea Butter lip balms are vegan.
CF - Leaping bunny certified
OP - comes in a glass jar with tin-plated steel lids.
PS - Only use boxes that have already been used by friends, family, manufacturers or USPS and shredded office paper for padding. They use a heat protective wrap in the summer to protect the heat sensitive products from melting during shipping. The heat protective wrap is made from recycled materials and is indeed recyclable. You will only see styrofoam peanuts, or plastic bubble wrap from Soap and Salve if it is something they have received from elsewhere. “If you do not wish to receive any protective plastic packaging, just put a note in the comments box when you check out.” read more here.
lipbalm
There is an insane variety of lip balms by Badger to choose from. There is tinted, herbal, SPF and cocoa butter lip balms and all of them except the tinted ones are certified gluten free.
O - B-corp certified company, USDA certified organic
CF - Leaping Bunny certified cruelty free
FT - All lip balms except the Classic line are certified fair trade by FairTSA.
OP - recycled paper box, and each lip balm can be recycled as #5 plastic if cleaned.
PS - Badger only uses non-recyclable shipping materials in the case that it has been sent to them from elsewhere. Otherwise they reuse cardboard boxes, use 100% recycled paper envelopes, and for padding the recyclable and compostable Geami wraps.
WTCN - they offset 100% of our air travel and propane use by supporting a project in Colorado that is protecting native grasslands and preventing them from being disturbed. They have also purchased wind Renewable Energy Credits to compensate for 100% of the electricity that doesn’t already come from renewable resources. They also ship UPS Carbon Neutral!