Sounds crazy that a toothbrush could be one of my favorite things, but I do love these brushes. They use old yogurt cups and recycle them into colorful handles for brushes (with new nylon bristles for the scrubby part). After the toothbrushes have been well loved and used, you can send them back to the company for recycling. They make plastic lumber out of them. How cool is that?

Simple design using one material-no added rubber grips, plastic decoration, glow-in-the-dark swirls! The handle is made of 100% recycled plastic [from Stonyfield Yogurt cups]-and when you are done, you send the toothbrush back to the company for further recycling, in a postage paid mailer which they supply.

they used to sell these at target close to my house

I'm not generally impressed by toothbrushes. Who would be? They either work for me or they don't. However, I decided to deviate from the usual this time when picking up a new one. I chose the Preserve toothbrush from Recycline, Inc. It even looks stylish! (They had one in black!) Generally, the angle on the handle is just adequate, not ideal. The angle on this handle is just right. I was amazed. A 45 degree angle. The bristles are soft and didn't have to be "broken in". They didn't irritate my gums, and weren't too soft to be ineffective for cleaning. In fact, it's more effective than the Oral B I was using previously. The other big plus is that the product is extremely environmentally friendly. The handles are made from 100% recycled plastic, including Stonyfield Farm® yogurt cups. The packaging is a reusable travel case with ventilation holes. When it is time to replace your toothbrush (dentists recommend switching it every three months) send the toothbrush and case back to Preserve using their postage-paid label to be re-processed into plastic lumber for picnic tables, boardwalks and decks. Now that's an impressive toothbrush. (via http://www.recycline.com)

This ergonomically designed toothbrush is made out of recycled materials and can also be sent back to the company for further recycling.

The bristles, handle, and packaging are made from completely recyclable materials, while the handles are actually made with 100% recycled plastic, sourced mostly from Stonyfield yogurt cups­­ – a great example of reuse. Plus they come in bright, fun colors, and the packaging is limited to a clear canister with a lid so it can be reused as a storage container for travel.

my favorite toothbrush.

[Environmentally Friendly]

"The Preserve's handle is made from the highest quality post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled plastics.
Join the cycle: Return the Preserve toothbrush to Recycline, we will grind it to make material for recycled plastic lumber. Our postage-paid return envelope assures recycling and makes it easy.
Efficient packaging eliminates unnecessary waste. All of our packaging is made from recyclable materials, and the reusable brush canister provides a sanitary holder to keep your brush clean and portable."

It almost has the appeal of a slim woman arching her back seductively, and it's the latest toothbrush design. (via Preserve)