BRUSHING & FLOSSING
What Is the Right Way to Brush?
Proper brushing takes at least two minutes — that's right, 120 seconds!...
BRUSHING & FLOSSING
What is the Right Way to Floss?
Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach...
You can make a big difference every time you brush by changing a few small actions. Here are a few examples of habits that the whole family can participate in.
Did you know that 21% of austrialian adults admit to leaving the tap running when they brush their teeth?* Water is one of our most important resources and you can save up to 64 cups of water every time you brush just by turning off the tap.
litres of water
21% of australians leave the tap on while brushing their teeth, wasting six litres of water per minute.
or $64 annually
The average family of four can save over £100 annually on their water bill just by turning off the tap every time they brush.
litres of water
You can save 12 litres of water each time you brush just by turning off the tap.
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Look for the symbol on the back and simply squeeze out as much of the toothpaste from the tube as you can.
Put the cap back on and place the tube in your recycling bin. No need to cut open the tube and rinse to remove excess toothpaste.
The tube is ground up at the recycling facility and goes through a rinsing process, where all the residual toothpaste is washed off the plastic.
After recycling, the tube is turned into other useful products.
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