A Brush With Destiny! (Don't Toss That Toothbrush)

If you buy a fresh toothbrush every three months, you're generating a lot of gnarly toothbrush trash -- or, if you're inventive, a great collection of handy household devices! In today's video, Umbra gets a handle on creative toothbrush reuse. Because old toothbrushes don't die -- they just bristle at the suggestion. Related links Ask Umbra on our throwaway culture [http://www.grist.org/advice/ask/2004/09/30/umbra-throw/index.html] A family-friendly review of six eco-toothpastes [http://www.grist.org/advice/products/2008/03/11/index.html] Plastic makes a comeback [http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/5/21/174844/354] Preserve Recycled Toothbrushes [http://www.preserveproducts.com/products/toothbrush.html]

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[YourfriendHannnah]

you can put them in boiling water or rubbing alcohol if you're worried about germs.

[ilove2dancee]

i use them to clean brushes...thats how i recycle mine:)

[s2thinkabout]

Reusing a toothbrush, that's kind of gross. Do you know how many germs a human has in their mouth? Maybe buy a recycleable brand would be best.

[cedarpose]

and if you remove the bristles they make great weapons.

[itshotandwet]

"File down the edges to make a shiv for a Prison Escape" - LMAO !! Cute video

[cotenay13]

well that was cool

[theawesomequest]

Awesome :)

[DrJsHouseForActors]

Preserve brand, eh? I gotta remember that when I buy a new toothbrush in 2014.

[frankodelic]

excellent... thanks!!!