02/12/2026
Last night our Beavers learned all about recycling —what items around the house can be recycled and what needs to go in the garbage. The kids were surprised to learn how long everyday items can take to break down in a landfill… did you know a toothpaste tube can take up to 500 years? 😮
After that, we had some hands-on fun making our own toothpaste using coconut oil and xylitol. The kids got to choose their flavour; peppermint or cinnamon.
They can absolutely use their homemade toothpaste to brush with, but don’t forget to also brush with regular fluoride toothpaste as well. 😉