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- Janette Daneshmand
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- October 22, 2021
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8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year. 8 million! This should inspire us to do better and reduce our own plastic use in any way we can in our personal lives. Rustic program leaders, Anna and Cody share how they minimize their plastic use by making their own DIY eco-friendly toothpaste. Here’s what you’ll need.
3 Ingredient Natural Toothpaste Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 10 drops of peppermint oil or peppermint extract
Watch the step-by-step instructions for making this homemade toothpaste:
If you’re plastic-conscious, you might also want to take a look at our 5 Sustainable Travel Tips. Every little bit we do helps!
Janette Daneshmand
Social Media Manager
Janette Daneshmand was born and raised in Southern California, a stone’s throw away from the original Disneyland. Janette spent an unforgettable summer in western Europe and Florence on a study abroad program during her time at Cal State Fullerton. In 2016 she moved to Manchester and worked for a craft magazine publisher as a professional crafter and later at a marketing agency that specializes in life science and biotech businesses as a social media manager. She connected deeply with Rustic's mission of philanthropy, travel, and training students to build the skills they need to create impact.