A comparative life cycle assessment of toothpaste cream versus toothpaste tablets

Suppipat, Suphichaya; Hu, Allen H.; Trinh, L. T. K; Kuo, Chien-Hung; Huang, Lance Hongwei

doi:10.1016/j.spc.2021.10.021

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“…32 Additionally, fewer raw materials, such as water and minerals, are required, and pressure on ecosystems is lessened, allowing them to thrive and maintain their ecological balance. 33,34 Water conservation is also promoted through reduced toothpaste consumption. The production of toothpaste involves significant water usage, including during manufacturing and equipment cleaning.…”

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Toothpaste Consumption: Implications for Health and Sustainability in Oral Care

Nicita,

D'Amico,

Minervini

et al. 2023

European Journal of General Dentistry

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Objective Toothpaste is a crucial component of daily oral hygiene routines and is significant in maintaining oral health. This study aimed to assess the amount of toothpaste consumed during tooth brushing and investigate the influence of toothbrush type on toothpaste consumption. Materials and Methods Ten volunteer students of dentistry who regularly practiced oral hygiene at home were enrolled. Participants used a 15-mL tube of toothpaste with manual and electric toothbrushes and the amount consumed was recorded three times daily. Statistical Analysis Variance analysis for repeated measures was applied for differences within groups for toothbrush types while the t-test was carried out to compare the mean quantities between groups. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results The findings revealed no significant difference in toothpaste consumption across different time intervals for both manual and electric toothbrushes. However, a significant difference in toothpaste consumption was observed when comparing toothbrush types. Participants using electric toothbrushes consumed less toothpaste compared to those using manual toothbrushes. Conclusion The observed differences in toothpaste consumption highlight the importance of considering toothbrush type when promoting appropriate usage. With their advanced brushing mechanisms, electric toothbrushes may enhance cleaning efficiency and reduce the need for a large amount of toothpaste. Reducing toothpaste consumption benefits oral health and contributes to environmental sustainability. It minimizes packaging waste, conserves energy and resources, promotes water conservation, preserves ecosystems, and encourages a culture of ecological responsibility. By embracing a more conscious approach to toothpaste usage, individuals can contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.

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confidence: 99%

Toothpaste Consumption: Implications for Health and Sustainability in Oral Care

Nicita,

D'Amico,

Minervini

et al. 2023

European Journal of General Dentistry

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“…In addition to innovating on toothbrush itself, researches were conducted in exploring the other tools involved in oral care. For instance, recent designs propose the transformation of traditional toothpaste into toothpaste tablets [6,7]. By directly chewing the tablet and moistening the toothbrush with water, people can brush their teeth as normal.…”

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Research and Design of A Modern Multifunctional Toothbrush

Chen¹,

Ma²,

Yang³

et al. 2022

Proceedings of the International Conference on Art Design and Digital Technology, ADDT 2022, 16-18 September 2022, Nanjing, Chi

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Cleaning teeth is one of the daily routines in people's lives, but troubles caused by using too many tools that are more than tedious, are very common. In this study, a new type of intelligent oral cleaner was designed in view of the inconvenience and some deficiencies caused by the tedious oral care process of the existing toothbrushes. The whole tool is combined with toothbrush, toothpaste, and water flosser. A container for toothpaste is set inside the tool, and a button outside the tool can be pushed, enables people to control the amount of toothpaste at will. At the bottom of the tool, there is a water pipe connecting the water pipe with the base which is a container that users can freely add to the water, this component is used for supplying water for the water flosser. For the purpose of environmental protection, the toothbrush head can be changed separately. This design simplifies the process of cleaning oral cavity, reduces the space occupied by the tools used in brushing, whether people are out or at home. Thus, people's daily troubles can be greatly reduced, and our research has achieved the goal of facilitating oral cleaning tools.

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“…A few LCA studies [13][14][15][16] have quantified the environmental impacts of cosmetic packaging. Most of these studies reported that the production phase of the packaging was the most significant contributor to its environmental impact.…”

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“…Civancik-Uslu et al 13 petrochemicals with mineral fillers and post-consumer recycled plastic reduced the environmental burden by 12% and 29%, respectively, for most impact categories. Suppipat et al 14 performed an LCA to compare the environmental impacts of cleaning teeth with toothpaste cream and tablets. The study found that toothpaste cream had significantly less environmental impact than tablets.…”

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Life cycle assessment of multiple dispensing systems used for cosmetic product packaging

2023

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Worldwide, the packaging industry for consumer product goods, including personal care and beauty products, generates over $25 billion in sales. An extremely high environmental impact follows the large demand in the industry. Almost 70% of the plastic waste generated in the cosmetics market is not recyclable. Sustainability in the beauty industry is complex and multifaceted, requiring an evaluation of all factors.Packaging plays an important role in the cosmetics market, and considering the amount of waste it generates, it is essential to understand packaging dispensing systems from an environmental perspective. This study investigated the environmental impacts of three dispensing systems commonly used for cosmetic product packaging: the general dip-tube pump, the airless pump and the bag-in-bottle format. A cradleto-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed to quantitatively analyse the environmental burden of those three different dispensing systems, using a facial cream as a test case. The LCA analysed the environmental impacts generated by the packaging materials and incorporated the environmental impacts created by the facial cream residue left behind in each dispensing system. The system boundary of this LCA included the material production, intermediate processes, distribution, use and end-of-life phases of the packaged facial cream products. The LCA complied with the ISO standards, 14,040:2006 and 14,044:2006, and LCA software SimaPro v 9.0 was used to analyse the results. The life cycle inventories used in this LCA included US-EI 2.2, USLCI and Ecoinvent 3. TRACI 2.1, including ten mid-point life cycle impact categories, was chosen as the life cycle impact analysis method. Comparative and contribution analyses were conducted to interpret the LCA data. The comparative analysis demonstrated that the airless pump packaging system had less environmental burden than the other two packaging systems for all the life cycle impact categories. The bag-in-bottle alternative had the highest environmental impact for eight of the ten impact categories. The contribution analysis results revealed that the packaging material production phase most contributed to the environmental burden of all three packaging formats, followed by the lotion residue.

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A comparative life cycle assessment of toothpaste cream versus toothpaste tablets

Cited by 6 publications

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Toothpaste Consumption: Implications for Health and Sustainability in Oral Care

Toothpaste Consumption: Implications for Health and Sustainability in Oral Care

Research and Design of A Modern Multifunctional Toothbrush

Life cycle assessment of multiple dispensing systems used for cosmetic product packaging

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