It is no wonder then that more people are seeking out healthier alternatives to toothpaste. Below are 8 different substitutes for toothpaste that you can incorporate into your life. ESTHER MUCHENE 1.

Dear EarthTalk: Why are conventional toothpaste tubes not eco-friendly? What better alternatives are out there? -- Jackie V., ...

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Some of his readers also took the opportunity to write about some of the clever ways they've come up with to pack toothpaste and shared some alternatives to a traditional tube. Read more ...