The Complete Guide to Toothpaste Tablets and Why You Should Switch

EcoFam toothpaste tablets are an earth-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional toothpaste in plastic tubes. But if that is all you know about them, you might not see a clear reason to make the switch. With that in mind, we offer you our complete guide to toothpaste tablets and why you should consider giving them a try.

Switching to toothpaste tablets could be the first step in what we consider a life-changing journey. As we like to say here at EcoFam, making the switch isn't just a choice; it is the start of a personal care revolution.

Toothpaste Tablets: The Basics

Let's start with what toothpaste tablets actually are. Toothpaste tablets are compact, solid tablets that take the place of traditional toothpaste. Inside each tablet is a selection of powdered ingredients compressed to the size of a pea. You get all the power of a traditional toothpaste in a smaller, more compact form that can be packaged without any plastic.

How They Work

We are happy to report that toothpaste tablets aren't hard to use. And when used correctly, they work just as effectively to clean and protect the teeth as traditional toothpaste. The process is as simple as can be:

1. Place a tablet in your mouth and chew it thoroughly.
2. Continue chewing until it takes on a paste-like consistency.
3. Wet your toothbrush and begin brushing.

As you brush, the water in the toothbrush should turn the paste into a foamy lather. As you work it across all the surfaces of your teeth, it cleans. It is a good idea to brush for about two minutes before spitting out the residue and rinsing as normal.

You might be interested to know that saliva is the key to what makes toothpaste tablets work. It is saliva that turns the tablets into paste, a paste that is ready to foam up with the introduction of water. You get many of the same ingredients in traditional toothpastes and gels, including the abrasives that are needed to get teeth clean.

Why You Should Switch

From our point of view, the most important benefits of switching to toothpaste tablets are environmental in nature. They begin with reducing plastic waste. We think that this is especially important in a world in which so much plastic is disposed of in landfills and incinerators.

Manufacturers can package toothpaste tablets in recyclable packaging. There is no need for plastic tubes. Some even package in reusable glass containers. We are certainly on board with that.

There are even more environmental benefits that come with making the switch:

• A lower environmental impact associated with compact packaging and transportation.
• Reducing water consumption during teeth brushing.
• Using a product that is often designed to be zero-waste.
• Using a product made with natural ingredients that do not harm the environment.

Specifically where ingredients are concerned, a study published in 2021 suggests that ingredient production among toothpaste manufacturers contributes to environmental harm. The study's authors recommended that manufacturers look for substitutes for some of their ingredients and consider moving to tablet form. The same study showed that toothpaste tablets have a lower environmental impact in relation to ingredient production.

Nothing to Lose

You brush your teeth daily. You have always used traditional toothpaste and don't see a valid reason to switch. We get it. But you also have nothing to lose by giving EcoFam toothpaste tablets a try. So why not go for it?

Toothpaste tablets will get your teeth just as clean. They will also help as you do your part to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world.