10 Best Eco-Friendly Toothpastes UK 2023 | DENTtabs, Truthpaste and More

DENTtabs are simple to use - simply chew one between your front teeth for a few seconds and your saliva will turn it into paste ready to scrub with a damp toothbrush. Once finished, the packaging can be home composted, making this truly a zero waste product! 

You can buy DENTtabs with 1450 ppm fluoride or without, and there's a strawberry flavoured version too. We love both the flavour and the texture of this eco-toothpaste. Neither too hard nor too crumbly, they're a great choice if you're new to the world of toothpaste tabs.

These UK-made toothpaste tablets come in a 'pillowpack' cardboard outer sleeve, with an inner biodegradable bag made from home-compostable Natureflex. Better yet, Truthtabs are made by a certified B-Corp company, so you can be assured of their dedication to the environment and to workers' rights.

The fluoride content is a dentist-pleasing 1450 ppm, and the wild mint flavour will freshen your breath, leaving your teeth sparkling clean! Some reviewers found that they needed to use more than one at a time, but many more praised their non-chalky consistency.

Truthpaste is made in Brighton, here in the UK. It comes in a glass jar with a metal lid, and you can buy a metal spatula separately on the company's website. There are 6 unique flavours to choose from, including two mild versions aimed at kids. 

None of Truthpaste's dental care products contain fluoride. Instead, botanical ingredients have been carefully selected for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It's vegan, cruelty-free and made without palm oil - plus they sell a 15 ml version for you to try! 

German duo Ben & Anna make several plastic-free toothpastes in glass jars with aluminium lids, from whitening to sensitive to Strawberry flavoured paste for kids. Use the included mini bamboo spatula to hygienically scoop out what you need!

Pineapple enzymes help to remove stains, with Vitamin A and antioxidants derived from sage leaves to protect against tooth decay. It has a dentist-recommended fluoride level of1450 ppm, but there are fluoride-free pastes and dental tabs available too. 

These UK-made toothpaste tablets come in two flavours and can be purchased with fluoride or without. They only contain eleven ingredients, and are available as part of a subscription service - so you'll never run out!

Brushd toothpaste tablets can be purchased in a glass jar with a metal lid, or in a cardboard box with a compostable bag inside. This lighter option of ordering refills also reduces the carbon footprint of each delivery!

Georganics toothpaste tabs come in a variety of organically-certified flavours to suit various tastes, including English peppermint, spearmint, orange, tea tree, eucalyptus and activated charcoal.  They're also some of the more robust options available and are sold in a sealed glass jar, so won't degrade in transit.

Organic and made in the UK, they're palm-oil free, cruelty-free and suitable for vegans. There's even the option to buy Georganics dental products with fluoride. It's just a shame that compostable refill packs aren't available.

These comparatively large toothpaste tablets come in an amber-coloured apothecary style glass jar that'll look great on any bathroom shelf. They contain the recommended dose of fluoride and are SLS-free. Users praise the minty flavour and full clean provided by these generous waterless tablets!

That said, it would be nice to have the option of refills in compostable cardboard packaging to reduce the carbon footprint of repeat purchases. For this reason, this toothpaste sits further down in our ranking list.

Weleda are a German company which prioritises the environment, giving 1% of their profits to charity. This plant gel toothpaste is their most gentle, especially for sensitive teeth, but there are 3 other formulas to choose from too.

The impressively short ingredients list includes extracts of myrrh and chamomile to calm irritation, silica to gently clean without damaging tooth enamel, and peppermint and spearmint oil to freshen breath. Disappointingly, the packaging is made from plastic, making it less eco-friendly than others.

This very unusual black toothpaste has plenty of rave reviews. In particular, fans love the clean mouth feel after each use. If a lighter coloured toothpaste is required, there are 6 other flavours, including mint and a child-friendly strawberry version.

The Swedish Humble Co, that makes its toothpastes in Germany, is well known for its social responsibility and charitable donations. Unsurprisingly its products are cruelty free and suitable for vegans. Plus, the 'Green Leaf' technology used to create the packaging, reduces the carbon footprint of each tube by 33%.

This cult toothpaste is in a metal tube could be an easy swap to make for those who prefer a traditional toothpaste. The taste, however, is anything but ordinary, with a special blend of antiseptic ingredients and essential flavour oils - four of which stem from the 1890 recipe!

The unique strong taste is a real selling point, and even though it's fluoride-free, some suggest alternating it with a fluoride paste at night. Just note that it does contain SLS, which may put some off.