Cleaning up with eco-friendly hygiene.

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The American Dental Association recommends changing your toothbrush four times a year. The average American does it twice. Even at the reduced rate, used brushes account for approximately 50,000,000 pounds of landfill waste annually Throw men's disposable razors into the mix and we're talking quite a pile.

Helping to reduce that mountain of rubbish is Recycline, Waltham, Mass. The eco-friendly firm has partnered with New Hampshire-based yogurt-maker Stonyfield Farms to create Preserve brand toothbrushes; its polypropylene handle is made from 50-75% recycled yogurt cups. For bristles, Preserve has chosen virgin nylon since it is the most effective, sanitary, and gentle on teeth and gums. Natural or animal hair bristles are too firm while retaining significantly more bacteria

Remember, too, that Recycline is the sole toothbrush manufacturer to provide consumers with a postage-paid mailer for easy return of used products for recycling. Preserve comes in eight colors: green, wildberry red, royal blue, grape, citrus yellow, periwinkle, black, and white, as well as three textures (soft, medium, and...