How not to waste toothpaste

Toothpaste is one of the most wasted personal hygiene products, simply because we use it incorrectly. It's estimated that between 15 and 20 percent of a toothpaste container remains in the tube when we throw it away.

But there are small and easy tricks that allow us, without any effort, to avoid this costly waste.

• The toothpaste should be poured in small quantities directly onto the brush Moisten the toothbrush. The paste shouldn't cover all the bristles, just a portion of them, also because you don't need a lot to clean your teeth properly. This depends on how you brush.

Not to mention that by limiting ourselves to a small amount, we avoid waste. Then we proceed with cleaning, and once that's done, we move on to rinsing and mouthwash . Of course, the toothbrush should be cleaned thoroughly after use, removing any remaining traces of toothpaste.

As for the solid toothpaste in tablet form, it should be chewed before brushing your teeth with a damp toothbrush. Then, rinse off the released foam.

Toothpaste should be used to brush your teeth after every meal, if possible waiting at least twenty minutes before brushing.

• In the morning after breakfast
• At midday after lunch
• In the evening after dinner, before going to bed.
• Always start from the end of the tube, to use the toothpaste as you need it.
• When you've used up the product, cut the tube in half and use your toothbrush to scoop out the remaining toothpaste. This way, you'll be able to recover at least 5% of the product. This applies to all soft plastic tubes, creams, toothpastes, pastes, etc., which should be cut in half. The same goes for cardboard boxes containing powdered products, such as detergents or table salt: simply open them and transfer the remainder to the new box.
• Keep the tube tightly closed to prevent any toothpaste near the opening from drying out and becoming unusable.

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