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Prevention starts with daily care You have probably heard us talk about prevention many times. That’s because it’s really important to us. Caring for your teeth and gums is more than just a routine to make your mouth feel fresh; it’s essential for preventing common issues like cavities and gum disease. In other words, brushing, flossing, and regular use of mouthwash ̶ can save you from more extensive and expensive treatments in the future. Our products are designed to make daily prevention simple, effective, and enjoyable. Investing a little bit in our oral health today, can contribute to a healthier tomorrow. 1. Education about prevention TePe raises awareness about the positive impact of prevention with the aim to. • Reduce development of oral diseases • Reduce reoccurrence of oral diseases • Improve or maintain level of oral diseases 2. Increased knowledge improves health Preventive care leads to healthier mouths which supports general health through. • Functional wellbeing • Psychological and social wellbeing • The absence of discomfort or pain 3. Improved health is good for the planet Good general and oral health has a positive impact on the environment since it can lead to. • Fewer resources used • Less waste generated • Reduced emissions 4
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Sustainability is the healthy approach 1965 This is the beginning of our sustainability journey. TePe is founded with the launch of the triangular wooden dental stick, which is made of Swedish wood and developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Odontology in Malmö, Sweden. Taking care of your teeth is great for your smile. Did you know that it can also contribute to creating a healthier planet? Healthy teeth often mean a lower environmental impact, as it can reduce the need for treatments and the emissions associated with dental repairs. What about our products and production? In Sweden, all of our products are made using 100% renewable energy, boosted by our own solar park. We actively work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are phasing out virgin fossil plastics in favour of renewable options. 1,2 Sustainability is a journey where improvements are made step by step, where every action counts – both big and small. That is what we call a healthy approach. Take a look at some of our milestones. TePe starts using hydro power. The production site is now powered by 100% renewable energy. 2016 2019 Starts to phase out virgin fossil material. Introducing a Life Cycle Assessment for purchased materials for self-produced products and packaging. 2022 All the handles for the TePe tooth- brushes and interdental brushes are from now on made with renewable or mass balance materials. 2021 Linking 7 of the Global Goals to our strategy. 1993 Innovation of preventive care: the TePe Interdental brush is launched. A solar panel park is installed to power our production. 2018 TePe’s cross-functional sustainability team is established. 2020 Honeybees find a new home on our roof. 2030 Contribute to 25 million healthy smiles. 2023 Launching a tooth- brush with wooden handle and replace- able brush head and a dental floss made from recycled plastic bottles. 2024 Greenhouse gas mapping of scope 1, 2 and 3. 2025 100% of the packaging should now include renewable, recycled or FSC-certified materials. 5
