Developments in recent years show an increased negative environmental impact where oceans and ecosystems are affected. Single-use plastic is banned in new EU directives, microplastics have been banned in toothpaste and other hygiene products for a couple of years now, and yet more and more plastic ends up in the ocean. Gumpearl stands for a more sustainable alternative where we avoid transporting water, package the toothpaste tablets in reusable glass jars and do not contain any ingredients that harm either humans or the environment.
Gumpearl was started in the pursuit of dental hygiene products with reduced environmental impact and in line with the growing demand for products free from single-use plastic. The problem with single-use plastic is that the packaging is neither produced nor intended to be refilled and reused for the same or new purposes.
By consuming products with reusable packaging, we are moving towards a circular economy that is kind to the environment and people. That's where Gumpearl's glass jars come into play. After the tablets are used up, the jar can either be filled with new toothpaste tablets or used for other purposes. And when the jar can no longer be reused, it is easy to sort at source for glass recycling.
Despite the fact that many toothpaste tubes today are made of plastic materials that are considered relatively easy to recycle, few people sort their empty toothpaste tubes. However, recycling and finding new uses for packaging means that each product has a longer life cycle, we reduce the impact on the environment and emissions into seas and lakes.
The shift from single-use packaging to reusable or recyclable packaging makes a big difference to our ecosystems, the circular economy and climate impact. It’s often about small shifts in everyday life, but together they make a big impact. That’s why we’re actively working to offer alternatives for your dental health that are good for both you and the environment, without the switch having to be particularly difficult.
Gumpearl promotes greener alternatives for both you and the environment. It is a multi-faceted effort. If you would like to learn more about our sustainability work, please visit here . There we will tell you more about the content of the products, the organizations we support and the driving commitment behind Gumpearl toothpaste tablets.
