"The transition ... showcases real leadership in sustainable innovation." Colgate announces major change impacting all of its ...

Toothpaste tubes and other squeezable plastic containers are getting closer to being more sustainable in the U.S. Some 90% of toothpaste tubes on the market are now made in a way that makes them ...

How many tubes of toothpaste do you think you’ve used in your life? Think of a number. Now, think of the fact that it takes the average tube of toothpaste 500 years to break down. When you factor in ...

“Our ultimate goal here is to convert the tube industry,” says Tom Heaslip, worldwide director of global packaging at Colgate-Palmolive, headquartered in New York City. Colgate is the first company to ...

Most people trash empty toothpaste tubes without hesitation. Colgate teamed with a health and beauty products retailer to turn that dental-care waste into something more sustainable. Building on the ...

Nestlé, Kraft Foods and Mondelez International are helping fund a new commercial-scale recycling plant that can turn old toothpaste tubes into aluminum and fuel in only three minutes.This type of ...

A tablet of toothpaste — a great way to eliminate packaging tubes and reduce waste. Photo provided by Alex Houdeshell. Just like any other toiletries we use, toothpaste is designed to be purchased, ...

Those who have long-fretted squeezing out that last bit of toothpaste from the tube may soon be able to rest easy — a student at Arizona State University has designed a new origami-inspired toothpaste ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. MeiMei Fox writes about aligning your career with your life purpose. Dec 11, 2019, 08:30am EST Dec 13, 2019, 08:35am EST This ...

The company, Bite - Toothpaste Bits, has developed a toothpaste pill which can be purchased online and at some stores. The pill becomes foamy like toothpaste right away after biting. Its founder ...