Summer is the time of year when we leave our routines behind, escape screens and breathe a little easier. Whether you're camping, taking the train or just hanging out in a hammock, it's also a time when simplicity becomes more important. Less packing, less hassle and preferably a little more consideration for the environment. Here are 6 simple tips for a more sustainable summer – from mountain hiking to beach days. Practical, concrete and tested in reality.
1. Pack smartly – and sustainably
Are you going to travel this summer? Then you know how important every gram in your bag is. With toothpaste tablets, you not only avoid messy tubes, you also don't have to think about liquid rules. You only bring with you exactly as many tablets as you need, no waste, no unnecessary packaging. Space-saving, easy to count, easy to divide between family members. Little things that make your vacation smoother.
2. In the mountains – less weight, less waste
When you're hiking, minimalism is key. What fits in your backpack should be light, functional – and preferably leave as little footprint as possible. Gumpearl toothpaste tablets take up very little space and are easy to use wherever you are. Soak your toothbrush in a mountain stream, chew a tablet and brush. No mess, no plastic tubes, no trash.
3. On the train – discreet, clean and plastic-free
Are you going to be a train hitchhiker this summer or taking the night train up to Abisko? Brushing your teeth in public toilets is rarely charming, but with tablets you don't have to stand and squeeze the last drop out of a tough plastic tube in a shaky carriage. The tablet is discreet, no liquid spills, and you can even chew it in your sleeping compartment and brush right away, quickly, quietly and easily.
4. In the tent - no plastic, no trash in nature
Camping life is at its best when everything just works – and it does with Gumpearl . You avoid leaking toothpaste tubes, mess in your toiletry bag and unnecessary waste. And with a tablet and a little water you can brush your teeth wherever you want. By the lake, behind the tent or after dinner by the fire. It's simple, convenient and a more sustainable choice than traditional toothpaste in a tube. Less plastic, less weight and no garbage left in nature.
5. On the beach - fresh without unnecessary waste
After a day of sun, swimming and ice cream, you often long for a refresher. However, beach toilets and running water are not always a given. Bring a toothbrush, some tablets and a bottle of water in your beach bag, and you're ready. Chew a tablet, brush as usual with some water.
6. In the summer cottage – less trash, more space
In the countryside, you want to keep it simple. Less packing, fewer purchases, and preferably not filling the trash with empty plastic tubes. With Gumpearl toothpaste tablets in a glass jar, bathroom habits become both easier and more sustainable. You only use what you need and can easily refill with refills, without lugging home new plastic every time. A fresh everyday routine that fits perfectly into a more sustainable summer in the countryside.
Sustainable doesn't have to be difficult
Every summer is different, but these situations have one thing in common: they're about making it easy on yourself and being a little kinder to the planet. By changing just one detail in your summer kit (yes, we're talking about the toothpaste tube), you're making a choice.
So this is for those of you who want:
✅ reduce your plastic consumption
✅ travel more smoothly
✅ brush your teeth wherever you are
✅ avoid questionable additives
✅ make sustainable choices without it becoming a whole project
Small choices make a difference – every day
Sustainability doesn't have to be difficult. Sometimes all it takes is a tablet in your pocket and a thought in the right direction. It's often about making slightly better choices in what we already do, like how we brush our teeth, what we pack in our bags, or how we think about disposable products.
If you're curious about the flavors available or want to try them yourself this summer, check out our toothpaste tablets here. We've gathered everything in one place so you can easily choose the one that suits you.
