You can't recycle those tubes you've been using since you were a baby! They are still here on earth and if that doens't bum you out, I don't know what to tell you. It sure bummed me out! These chew tabs are so soft and lovely to bite into, they froth up and easily move into all the cracks and crevices you want to get into, the flavour isn't too strong and it leaves no residue behind--tastes better than having an actual paste in your mouth. And no yucky mess left in your sink! And the best part, the packaging is just hte bag it comes in whic his 100% biodegradable!