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RECYCLE ON US

SMALL ACTIONS FOR POSITIVE IMPACT

At Crest and Oral-B, we’re helping less plastic material waste go to landfill and finding innovative solutions through our Recycle On Us program.

Some oral care waste cannot be processed through traditional recycling. With your help, we can ensure these used products find new life. Join us in this effort with Crest and Oral-B Recycle On Us. We accept toothbrushes, brush heads, toothpaste tubes, mouthwash containers, floss containers and floss picks.

How can you get started? It’s easy! Request a free shipping label below, gather and put your materials in a box, and send them our way so they can be recycled and turned into useful items like park benches, clothes and more!

If you are visiting from Canada, please click here.
Working together for a cleaner, greener planet. Working together for a cleaner, greener planet.

GET STARTED

Participating in the Recycle On Us program is free and easy.

COLLECT: Gather all your used oral care waste, including spent toothbrushes, floss containers and toothpaste tubes and pack them into any size box.​

PRINT: When the box is full, seal it up and download a free shipping label from the website.​​​

MAIL: Ship the sealed box with shipping label attached to our processing facility for recycling. Need help locating a shipping center? Find your nearest center here

Your personal information will be submitted to The Eco Option in order to receive your recycling shipping label. Your personal information will be managed according to The Eco Option's privacy policy. If you have questions, please contact The Eco Option at privacy@ecooption.com or 1-800-865-1543.

Bigger smiles for the next generation. uses 60% less plastic. over 2 years* vs regular manual brush with dentist recommended every 3 month usage.Bigger smiles for the next generation. uses 60% less plastic. over 2 years* vs regular manual brush with dentist recommended every 3 month usage.

INNOVATING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

We continue to innovate our products, manufacturing and distribution processes—bringing the latest in sustainable oral care to you.

Our Oral-B Clic manual toothbrush gives you a remarkable cleaning performance and has a replaceable brush head that allows you to reuse 80% of the brush when you replace the brush head every 3 months.

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REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

We’re continuing to make changes to our manufacturing processes to help improve our water efficiency by 35% by 2030. But together, we can make an even larger impact on water consumption. Simply turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth can save up to 8 gallons of water a day! ​

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Across North America, our manufacturing sites produce toothpaste and toothbrushes using 100% renewable purchased electricity—reducing greenhouse gas emissions equal to removing 10,000 cars off the road for an entire year.

And, when you buy products made in North America you help reduce transportation emissions, too—like the Crest and Oral-B products that are made right here in the USA.

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Our manufacturing sites in North America are certified Zero-Manufacturing-Waste-to-Landfill. Over half of all the waste generated is immediately recycled, and the rest is converted back into energy—creating a lasting impact that benefits the planet, communities, and future generations.​

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HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Want to continue helping us in our sustainability journey? Check out our healthy toothbrushing routine tips to improve your personal health and reduce the environmental impact of your oral care routine. From turning off the tap while brushing and unplugging your brush when not in use, to checking to see if a package can be recycled curbside or sending in your items to be recycled with the Crest and Oral-B Recycle On Us program, your small daily actions can add up to a lower carbon footprint.

We appreciate your continued action – together we can ensure our planet thrives today and for generations to come.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
You can send in used oral care products including toothbrushes, brush heads, toothpaste tubes, mouthwash containers, floss containers, floss string, and floss picks.
Yes! We encourage you to send in all your used oral care products and packaging, no matter the brand.
You can send in as much or as little as you like—there is no weight limit to the oral care products you’d like to recycle! To get the most out of each shipping label, try to collect as much oral care waste as possible before shipping.
No, participating in the Recycle On Us program is completely free.
No, it is not necessary to clean the products you plan on recycling. However, be sure to remove any leftover toothpaste or mouthwash from tubes and bottles. UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure the items are dry before shipping.