Trek Gum makes plastic-free chewing gum, with functional ingredients incorporated into its gum products. The company says its approach is intended to avoid the synthetic plastic and rubber commonly used in chewing gum and emphasizes sustainability.
Kaylaan LLCFounded by engineer Deepti Brambl and toxicologist Wells Brambl, Kaylaan makes toothpaste tablets and other plastic-free oral-care products at its FDA-compliant manufacturing plant in New York. The woman-owned, certified B Corporation developed its tablets during the pandemic as a cleaner alternative to conventional toothpaste tubes, packaging them in reusable tins with compostable refills. Kaylaan says its products have diverted more than 100,000 toothpaste tubes from landfills.FLORAL PARK, NY
Mouth OffMouth Off makes dissolving chewing gum designed to eliminate bad breath in under 60 seconds. Its product is positioned as an on-the-go oral-care alternative for freshening breath throughout the day.
Ford GumSince 1913, Ford Gum has been an independent Akron, New York, confectionery maker with deep roots in Western New York. It is best known for Big League Chew, the shredded bubble gum invented by former minor-league pitcher Rob Nelson, and it also co-manufactures gum for American brands. The company has supplied functional gum for U.S. military MREs for more than two decades.AKRON, NY
MABLE Brush LLCMABLE Brush LLC makes lower-waste oral-care and bathroom essentials, including bamboo toothbrushes, bamboo replacement heads for electric brushes, and refillable dental floss. Based in West Hollywood, the company’s distinctive approach is to replace everyday plastic items with certified materials, plastic-free shipping, and designs intended to preserve familiar performance. Its give-back program also supports nonprofits and communities with every purchase.WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA