[RERUN] Toothpaste, Dentistry and Plastics

CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: This conversation is a rerun of an episode we initially published in July 2022. We talked about how taking care of our teeth can impact the environment and how we can do better

Jenn, Leekei and Rob discussed the environmental impact of taking care of our teeth as well as plastics contained in toothpaste, dental floss and toothbrushes and alternative solutions to reduce the daily release of microplastics in waterways.

Rob shared his experience of implementing change in his dental practice by using more sustainable equipment and consumables, and advocacy

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang and Rob Slater.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.