Greener teeth: GSK unveil first 'carbon neutral' toothbrush

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Greener teeth: GSK unveil first 'carbon neutral' toothbrush

New design reduces carbon footprint of classic Dr.BEST toothbrush by 50 per cent, with remaining emissions are set to be offset through a community project in Madagascar

Consumer pharmaceuticals giant GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) has today announced the launch of its first carbon neutral toothbrush in the latest boost to the company's plans to get to net zero emissions...

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