"Zero Waste to Combat Climate Change, Start with What’s Easy"

The Jordan Green Clean toothbrush minimizes plastic waste by using recycled materials from the start and featuring a replaceable brush head on the toothbrush handle.
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The season has arrived when cool breezes blow in place of the scorching heat. At a time when we were suffering from record-breaking heavy rains and heatwaves, environmental concerns were heightened, but now they are gradually fading from the spotlight. However, 'Global Boiling' is not a problem that will disappear on its own over time. We may have just passed through what could be the last cool summer we see for a long time.

Environmental issues have continuously evolved with new terms, creating trends. The reason behind the emergence of new environmental buzzwords is simple: frequent exposure to certain words can lead to a loss of awareness. Recently coined terms carry a stronger nuance urging practical action. Representative examples include 'plogging,' which involves picking up litter while jogging, and 'zero waste,' which aims to minimize waste output. In fact, as these terms have gained attention, the number of people empathizing with active environmental efforts has increased.

However, for the majority, the environment is still often dismissed as a problem where 'one person’s small action doesn’t matter.' Adopting new habits that disrupt daily convenience feels burdensome. The environment values the collective small steps of many more than the giant strides of a few. The more people gradually try feasible actions, the faster change will come. As a guest on a broadcast mentioned, "If more voters carry tumblers, environmental policies will change."

Even without major changes, you can practice environmental protection. Start by switching frequently used everyday products to those that embody environmental values. The Nordic toothbrush brand Jordan has consistently proposed an eco-friendly lifestyle through its Green Clean line. Jordan Green Clean toothbrushes use recycled materials from the start. The packaging and labels are made from recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and the toothbrush handles are made from recycled plastic approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bristles are made from plant oil extracts derived from castor oil.

The newest product in the Jordan Green Clean line, the Green Clean Change, realizes eco-friendliness with a more innovative frame. It minimizes plastic waste by allowing users to replace only the bristle heads on the toothbrush handle. It is hygienic to replace toothbrushes every 2 to 3 months. The problem is that the high-density plastic used for the handle takes over 500 years to decompose. When you purchase one Green Clean Change, you receive one handle and two bristle heads. Replacement bristle heads can also be purchased separately, allowing the handle to be used semi-permanently.

A Jordan representative said, "The Jordan Green Clean Change was developed from the idea that recycled plastic should be used only as much as necessary," adding, "Using refillable heads can reduce 82% of the plastic used in the handle."

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