The Tale of a Toothbrush: A Story of Plastic in our Oceans

by M G Leonard

Kids use their toothbrushes every morning and night—and swap them out every few months. That adds up to billions of toothbrushes! But have you ever wondered what happens to them when they’re thrown away? If a single toothbrush takes thousands of years to break down, what does that mean for the Earth?

Themes

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  • Plastic
  • Habitats
  • Environment
  • Toothbrush
  • Recycling
  • Friendship