
Your beginners how-to guide to going zero-waste
One of the things we are proud of at Truthpaste is our zero-waste packaging. We love seeing your ideas for reusing our glass jars. We also love that glass is one of the most easily recyclable materials going so nothing needs to go to landfill.
More and more shops are springing up offering zero-waste solutions for our homes. Importantly, more customers are actively seeking products that ditch the plastic in favour of reusable and recyclable, plastic-free alternatives.
Is this enough, though? Well, it’s a good start. The pressure is starting to build on big businesses and conglomerates to start considering their impact on landfills and the climate crisis.
How to go zero-waste
If you’re just starting on your zero-waste journey, or if you are just looking to up your game, the following tips can help.
Get Naked!
This one is great beginners! It's easy, just buy your products without the plastic wrapper (ie. Naked!) and get yourself a reusable plastic free bag to lower that carbon footprint even further.
Make a profit!
The focus tends to be on reduce, reuse and recycle. What about reselling? they say that one person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure. Clothes, furniture, unwanted gifts, all of these can potentially end up in landfill. Selling does need a little bit of organisation, but the positives far outweigh the negatives here. Ultimately this can benefit everyone involved, someone gets a bargain for something they love and you get to know that you’re not adding to the vast amounts of waste polluting the planet.
Don’t make a profit!
OK, you are a busy person. Selling can take a bit of patience and time and you need space in your wardrobe/house/cupboard quickly. Look up local charities or charity shops in your area. Many will provide a pickup service for larger items. Clothes banks are found with most recycling stations for a quick clear out. If you are donating to a charity shop then make sure that you check they are able to accept your donations by talking to an assistant. Unfortunately, items left in bags outside shops after hours can get damaged or the shops are not able to use them.
Avoid single-use plastics
It’s an obvious place to start but trickier than you might think. Recycling practice can vary between local councils, so it’s a good idea to contact yours and see what they will and won’t recycle as a start. Try keeping a diary of the single-use plastics that you do use. Choose an easy swap, such as a reusable water bottle, coffee cup or getting milk delivered in glass bottles. Keep the list as a reference and make more swaps gradually.
Demand zero-waste
The reality is that not all of the things you love and use are going to be recyclable or reusable. To reduce waste on a larger scale, companies and businesses need to take responsibility for their waste, their packaging, and making the appropriate changes. This is where you, the consumer, can really help. If you really love that moisturiser or shampoo, but the packaging isn’t recyclable, get in touch and let that business know! Find out if your local businesses are operating on a zero-to-landfill basis. Ask the questions and make them accountable.
We know that we need to make big changes if we’re going to reverse the damage contributing to the climate crisis. Big changes can be daunting so we hope these tips help to break the process down.
Zero-waste to landfill
It’s important to us, at Truthpaste, to keep waste to a minimum. Our HQ operates on a zero-to-landfill approach and we are always looking for the most sustainable way to produce and distribute our products. It’s our hope that we can be just one small step on your zero-waste journey.
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from 628 reviewsI ordered a spatula as we've always used a wooden one & wanted something more hygenic & ended up with 3 because I hadn't noticed I'd clicked on toothpaste complete with a spatula so each pot I received came with their own so we now have plenty of easy to clean spatulas!

Happy to buy these after my dentist gave me the plastic version which I don't want to use then these popped up on Truthpaste.

Love it, leaves my teeth/mouth feeling clean and fresh, though I have previously used the wintergreen flavoured toothpaste and I do prefer the flavour of that one. Both gave the same cleaning and whitening experience though I prefer the blast of fresh wintergreen flavour :)
Any chance of a charcoal based toothpaste with the wintergreen ingredients?!?! :)
Overall love your toothpastes, brand, everything! Great price, quality and beliefs

Makes cleaning my teeth something I look forward to. A pleasant experience without the normal foaming quality and with the thought that you have put something much more wholesome in your mouth. Teeth feel clean and the taste is much more subtle than ordinary pastes.

I have been using this toothpaste for over a year now. It leaves a lovely fresh taste and I like to use plastic free products.

This amazing mouth wash works really well and tastes delicious 😋

Very handy for getting that toothpaste powder from the jar

I really like this one. It has got rid of my bad breath, and my teeth feel really clean after using it. It is definitely one of my favourites, along with the wintergreen. And best of all, its fluoride free.

they sent it i got it and its ok no bad stuff like SLS, Fluoride, Carregeenan etc...

Better than any of the competition. So easy to use and reach those little corners. Love the long handle. Last so much longer as well. A joy to use!!

This is my second order from truthpaste. This is a great bundle to add to my collection as it has the mouthwash cup and I needed more toothpaste, mouthwash and floss and I now have a spare spatula for my travel bag. Ordered the fennel toothpaste this time having tried all the flavours - this one is my favourite. Great products.

I have tried all the truthpaste flavours and the charcoal Peppermint & Spearmint is my favourite! I keep coming back to Truthpaste every time. My dentist has even commented that my brushing has improved.. of course it has! I'm no longer using harsh chemicals! Thank you truthpaste for providing us with excellent products!

My children love this toothpaste and use it without any issues.

Original: Peppermint & Wintergreen (100ml)

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