Beyond natural toothpaste
We're passionate about making the best natural toothpaste on earth. As botanical ingredient lovers and eco-friendly people, we know how important it is to find sustainable ways of living that don't harm nature or our environment - which is why at Truthpaste HQ, we look into all things zero waste, organic ingredients, and natural health & wellbeing.
How much single use plastic is lurking in your bathroom?
By Lex Lake June 16, 2022
Microplastic found in human blood: What does this mean?
By eddy wilson May 01, 2022
New research funded by the Dutch National Organisation for Health Research and Development and Common Seas, shows that microplastic is present in human blood. The implications of this are terrifying.
“We have a right to know what all this plastic is doing to our bodies.” ~Jo Royle, founder of the charity Common Seas.
We already know from research that we are ingesting microplastics on a daily basis.
Love your local zero-waste store!
By eddy wilson May 01, 2022
Covid and convenience shopping has wreaked havoc through the zero waste community with many stores finding that they just aren’t getting the footfall they need to keep up with the ever-rising costs of running an independent business.
With many stores now providing a delivery service to compete with supermarket chains, it’s sad to see the general population continuing to go with large supermarket chains.
COP26 - Stop the clock! No time for empty promises
By eddy wilson October 31, 2021
5 Benefits of Organic farming
By Marisa Battrick September 01, 2021
Whilst Organic is a term that is largely linked to farming and food, it’s a subject that we are passionate about at Truthpaste HQ. We actively look for ingredients that are certified organic to go in our award-winning formula.
Organic farming is so much more than just ‘no pesticides’. This carefully designed method of farming food sustains soils, biodiversity, ecosystems and people.
The truth about bioplastics
By Marisa Battrick July 02, 2021
What are Bioplastics? There isn’t a short answer to this. The term bioplastic is a blanket term used that can cover a range of plastic-like materials, and new types of bioplastics being developed all the time. Find out the differences in how they are made, and how it's not clear cut on what can be recycled and what is biodegradable.
Titanium Dioxide - Is it Safe?
By Marisa Battrick June 07, 2021
Tackling the Climate Crisis: A Global Effort
By Marisa Battrick April 22, 2021
With the devastating effects right on our doorstep, we see the clear need for social change. We need to take responsibility urgently, as individuals and as a business to be proactive about making that change a reality.
The benefits of leading the way to a more sustainable and eco conscious business extend the world over, whilst bringing us together on a local level, as a community.
Recycling: The real cost of contamination
By eddy wilson April 08, 2021
The alarming lack of transparency around recycling practices means that well-meaning households are inadvertently guilty of contamination. WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) report that in the last year, around 525,000 tonnes of recycling was rejected due to contamination.
What is the cost to the environment and the councils, and what can we all do to reduce recycling contamination?
Advantages of Recycling Glass
By Marisa Battrick March 18, 2021
Choosing plastic-free products are a great way of reducing your waste. Its also good to choose to buy bulk when possible (part of the reason we discontinued our smaller jars).
We look at the benefits of glass, and the advantages of recycling it.
Restoring our planet with TreeSisters
By Marisa Battrick November 26, 2020
We plant trees to restore ecosystems and livelihoods whilst increasing protection against the extremes of climate change in multiple regions of the tropical forest belt. We do this in ways that recreate and restore natural forest ecosystems using indigenous species, fostering local knowledge and skills, and promoting women's participation. We strive to do it intelligently, appropriately, respectfully and successfully.