The Best Brands of Zero Waste Vegan Toothpaste

We all brush our teeth twice a day, but some natural toothpastes are better than others. All the brands below are natural, vegan, free from palm oil and sold in either compostable or easy-to-recycle packaging.

Read our dental care posts (widely used to sweeten toothpaste, floss and gum, never use xylitol brands near pets – licking leftovers from around your mouth or sink could be fatal – there should be warnings on the packets). 

Always supervise children using fluoride toothpastes, and encourage them to spit out the rest (a small amount can be harmful if swallowed). 

If you have leftover plastic toothpaste tubes, most branches of Boots have recycling bins. Some councils also collect, check your paper guide.

Green People Organic Toothpastes

Green People organic vegan toothpastes are sold in easy-to-recycle sugar-cane tubes. These are free from harsh chemicals, synthetic flavours and foaming agents like sodium lauryl sulphate. In several flavours (fresh mint or peppermint aloe vera, plus mandarin and spearmint toothpastes for children).

Each toothpaste uses real plant extracts, which are less likely to irritate mouths and gums, than conventional brands.

After you finish the toothpaste, the empty sugar-cane tube can go into your household recycling in many areas. The carton is also recyclable. This makes it easy to keep waste out of landfill.

Happier Natural Whitening Toothpaste

Conventional whitening toothpastes often contain harsh ingredients (and most people can’t afford dental prices). Obviously the best way to whiten teeth naturally is not to drink too much black coffee and red wine!

Happier Fresh Mint Toothpaste (use code englandnaturally for 10% discount) is another natural whitening toothpaste, this one contains fluoride.

Formulated by dental experts, it contains vitamin E and a naturally occurring mineral (hydroxyapatite)  which makes up 97% of tooth enamel and 70% of dentin. This can help to repair damaged tooth enamel and dentin, and also reduce tooth sensitivity.

The toothpaste also can remove stains, and reduce gum inflammation, and help to reduce gum disease. The toothpaste also contains antioxidant vitamin E.

This toothpaste is scientifically proven to achieve whiter teeth by up to 4 shades, in 4 weeks based on in-vitro experiments on human enamel, brushing twice daily.

This toothpaste is flavoured with real mint oil, and sole in an easy-to-recycle tube and box, with option to buy a tube squeezer key, to ensure you squeeze out every last drop, for no waste.

You can also buy their stainless steel tongue scraper (sold in a cardboard box). Built to last a lifetime, this is used on the back of the tongue and pulled forward to remove food debris and freshen breath. Unlike a toothpaste, it does not stimulate the ‘gag reflex’. Rinse before and after use.

Georganics Natural Toothpastes and Powders

Georganics Toothpastes (use code AWIN15 for 15% discount) are sold in glass jars with metal lids, and bamboo spatulas to apply to your toothbrush. This brand also makes tooth powders and peppermint tooth soap. There are also toothpaste tablets to pop in your bag, ideal for travel.

Avoid their gum if you live with pets, as it contains xylitol.

These toothpastes are free from artificial foaming agents, dyes and preservatives. Each one contains food-safe ingredients like calcium carbonate and organic coconut oil, flavoured with essential oils (there are fragrance-free options available).

The flavours include peppermint, spearmint and orange, plus there is a natural whitening charcoal toothpaste. For adults, Georganics also offers the option of fluoride toothpastes.

Calcium carbonate (chalk) gently cleans and polishes teeth, without wearing away tooth enamel. So it’s ideal for sensitive teeth. Organic coconut oil helps to lift stain, while keeping your mouth healthy and comfortable.

The hydroxyapatite toothpastes contain the a natural tooth mineral (in fluoride-free or fluoride versions). Designed to strengthen tooth enamel, these are sold in easy-to-recycle aluminium tubes.

Geokids Dental Care Products

GeoKids (use code AWIN15 for 15% discount) is a new range, from the same company, especially for children. Made with organic fruit extracts and essential oils, these are for older children, flavoured with sweet tastes, instead of strong mint. Supervise children when brushing teeth, to ensure no swallowing of fluoride.

The sonic toothbrush (for children over 3) has fun patterns, a 2-minute auto-timer and two interchangeable brush heads in different colours. So siblings can share the same handle.