Did you know roughly 50 million tons of plastic that accumulates annually in United States landfills can be attributed to plastic toothbrushes alone? It is nearly impossible to describe the exact number of toothbrushes represented in this statistic, but also consider these numbers do not even represent worldwide disposal of toothbrushes. This accumulation in the U.S. is a microcosm that accounts for only 0.8% of the entire world's population.
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GRID Alternatives is a non-profit organization that builds solar panels systems for people located in both the United States and Nicaragua. This amazing organization not only helps relieve us of our dependance on fossil fuels, but they do it while simultaneously aiding those who are less fortunate. As if their mission was not righteous enough, they have agreed to help us distribute 300 toothbrushes to a hospital in Nicaragua when they head there this November to install solar panels for a local hospital.
While Operation Brush mainly focuses donor's contributions to supplying children toothbrushes through partner non-profits. We do, upon request, give donors toothbrushes to distribute if they are vacationing in a developing part of the world.
"... The 'pay' I got for the 'work' I did made me feel like the richest person in the world."
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Contrary to popular belief in many developing countries, toothpaste is not crucial to maintaining a healthy oral hygiene. The most important thing that someone can do to prevent gum disease is brushing their teeth.
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