The human smile knows no boundaries. But our planet does. There is only one Earth and protecting it is a global challenge and responsibility. We have less than ten years to make real change, so we need to scale up our actions for the planet. This year World Environment Day is being hosted in Sweden, and to celebrate, Scandinavian brand Jordan Oral Care is here with tips and tricks to smile more sustainably.

Turn off the tap

Turn off the tap whilst you are brushing your teeth to save water. This is an easy way to cut down on your water usage. Don’t hesitate to fix any leaking taps (a leaking tap can waste up to 4 litres of water per day). Turning off the tap while you’re soaping your hands or brushing your teeth can save up to 6 litres a minute. Imagine how much water you will have saved after only a few days.

Make environmentally friendly choices when shopping

The next time you buy a new toothbrush, why not go for a more sustainable option such as the Green Clean Adult toothbrush (€3.75/£2.65), Jordan Green Clean Baby (0-2 years) and Kids (5-10 years) Toothbrush (€3.75/£2.65). The handle is made from 100% recycled and FDA-approved plastic. The source of this material is food containers such as yoghurt cups, making them safe for use in your mouth. Jordan has also created other environmentally friendly oral care products, such as Jordan Green Clean Cavity Protection and Gentle Whitening Toothpaste (€3.75/£2.65).

Repurpose your old toothbrushes 

By repurposing your toothbrush, you can help reduce the amount of plastic that enters landfills. Approximately 79% of the plastic that has ever been made has ended up in landfills. Also, by reusing your old toothbrush you are reducing your overall plastic footprint. Your old toothbrush has served its original purpose by keeping your smile sparkling but it can go on and be used to clean many more things in your house. In the bathroom, it can be used to clean between tiles and around the faucet in those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies. In the kitchen, your brush can help clean small appliances such as smoothie makers. Do not forget about all of your gadgets either. The small head and thin bristles of the brush are also useful when cleaning, for example, your keyboard on your computer. 

Disposal of oral care products

When you have used up one of your dental products make sure to check how they should be disposed of before throwing it away. Mixing unrecyclable plastic and recyclable plastic may result in it all being burned along with regular waste or sent to a landfill.

Encourage your family to make the eco-friendly choice

With Jordan Green Clean Baby (0-2 years) and Kids (5-10 years) Toothbrush (€3.75/£2.65) making it not only easier to choose green but also still super kid-friendly with the range of colours.

JORDAN ORAL CARE GREEN CLEAN RANGE is available from Dunnes Store, Supervalu, Adrian Dunne, All Care Pharmacy, CarePlus, Chemist Warehouse, Life Pharmacy, McCabes, McCauleys, Mulligans and Inish Pharmacy. 

Gordons Chemists and Medicare in Northern Ireland.