[Cosmetics Review] The First Step to Practicing 'Zero Waste'... Solid Toothpaste for Camping and Traveling

So-called 'Ssibneun Toothpaste'... White, Bean-Sized Pellets
1-2 Pellets per Brushing Are Enough
Chewing Creates Foam Even Without Water
Lighter and Less Wasteful Than Tube-Type Liquids

Recently, countries around the world have been promoting the 'Zero Waste' campaign, which aims to reduce waste generated in daily life to nearly zero. Anyone can participate in this campaign, and simply minimizing the use of plastic products can contribute. In this context, the eco-friendly beauty brand Tone28 has introduced a 'solid toothpaste' product. This product was launched as part of a campaign to minimize waste by using environmentally friendly and reusable packaging.

Called 'chewable toothpaste,' this product is sufficient to use just 1-2 pieces per brushing. Even without water, placing it in the mouth and chewing finely mixes it with saliva, creating foam. Brushing with a toothbrush at this point provides an effect similar to using conventional toothpaste.

The foam produced in the mouth as you chew has a taste similar to regular toothpaste. However, since it resembles chewable candy in pill form, caution is needed. There is a risk of swallowing it accidentally, so care should be taken.

Compared to tube-type liquid toothpaste, solid toothpaste has the advantage of being lightweight. It is easy to carry multiple pieces during camping or travel, and it is allowed in carry-on luggage. Also, while tube toothpaste requires squeezing hard until the end, solid toothpaste does not.

Typical tube toothpaste is made of plastic, and even when squeezed thoroughly, the contents cannot be completely emptied, resulting in waste. The amount of such waste is estimated to reach one billion units annually. In contrast, solid toothpaste is contained in glass jars, making it easy to refill after use and reducing concerns about becoming damp over time. For these reasons, solid toothpaste is suitable for practicing zero waste. When traveling or camping, it is also a good idea to portion solid toothpaste into small bottles or purchase individually packaged products like pills to reduce weight.

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