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Eco Score 3.8/10
Some eco benefits
Personal Care
Colgate
Colgate Total Toothpaste
★★★★★ 4.6 / 5
Colgate Total is one of the best-selling toothpastes in the US, with strong cavity- and gum-protection data behind it. It contains sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) as a foaming agent, and some Colgate Total variants list plastic-derived polymer ingredients (like PVM/MA copolymer) common across most mainstream toothpaste brands, not just this one.
$4.29 per tube (3.3-5.1oz varies)
Pros
- ✓Strong, well-documented cavity and gum-health performance
- ✓Inexpensive and available at every US store
- ✓No adjustment period — familiar foaming toothpaste texture
Cons
- ✗Contains sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a foaming agent that can irritate sensitive mouths
- ✗Some variants include plastic-derived polymer ingredients — common industry-wide, not unique to Colgate
- ✗Standard toothpaste tube is a multi-layer plastic laminate that most curbside programs don't accept
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