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Recycled toilet paper is made from recycled wood or paper pulp. It doesn’t mean that someone has trawled through the sewers, dragged out the used paper and turned it into a new roll. Eew. That’s really interesting Ruth, thank you. Haven’t use the service before, so had no idea – but that’s really unfair for the drivers. Do let me know what the reply is from Who Gives A Crap – interested to hear. So what they are saying is that individually wrapped rolls are a marketing and money-making decision, framed as a fundraising decision.Businesses, have to be profitable to be viable.However, I think other planet-friendly advertising options exist that don’t require every single roll to be individually wrapped in paper. How long does a box last? If you’re watching the pennies, try not to use old rags or clothes made from synthetic materials. These unleash thousands of of sea life harming microfibres when you wash them. I read this article at 10 pm last night, trying to think of ways to reduce my toilet roll waste (as you do). I read the comments. I thought “little jug??”“Re-useable wipes??”“Special hose in the bathroom??” No wonder toilet paper is so popular. But the idea of a bedet type situation didn’t put me off entirely, i just couldn’t think how such a thing could be part of my life, having a postage sized bathroom and no spare cash for a Japanese throne. And then I thought – surely I can DIY a better option than a jug?
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I received a load of responses (thank you if you responded). On average a box lasted a family of four around 5-6 months. Maybe an extra month compared to Greencane. However, Greencane is cheaper so perhaps it evens out. What about the quality? Greencane toilet paper is made from a mix of materials.70% is made from a mix of recycled sugarcane and bamboo fibre (bagasse).This is a byproduct of the sugar refining process.The other 30% is wood pulp, which is added for softness.Greencane says this wood pulp is certified but doesn’t say what this certification is.The only downside is their location. Depending on where you live in the world, it’s likely your eco-friendly toilet roll has travelled quite some distance to reach you. Switching Super Soft for Sustainable
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The arthritis in my hands make a difficult option, but for anyone wondering about switching to cloths but thinking that us a bit gross try the water jug option. My Asian-heritage Muslim friends have beautiful jugs, with a long narrow spout, in the family bathrooms for washing. Just fill it up first and use while still sitting on the loo. Then use a cloth to dry. Greencane does bleach its toilet paper to make it white.However, Greencane does say they don’t use chlorine in the bleaching process.Frustratingly, it doesn’t say what they do use in its place.Instead, Greencane ambiguously states that “ we believe that the assurance of having ISO14001 Environmental Certification ensure correct and safe bleaching & environmental manufacturing“. How long does a box last? If you’re not comfortable with the idea of a panda’s home being cut down, choose The Cheeky Panda toilet tissue. Please give it a try to see if it can save you money on having to replace your toilet paper roll after being destroyed by your favorite kitty. Our bathrooms naturally produce waste. We humans haven’t yet evolved to stop creating waste as a by product of digestion. But the biological stuff aside, some of this waste can, and should, be avoided.
Whilst I really like the charitable element of Who Gives A Crap, it’s important to remember that you can cut the middle man.You can donate directly to clean water charities such as Water Aid so that they get 100% of your donation. On a roll with your eco friendly lifestyle changes? Don’t stop at plastic free shampoo and bars of soap instead of the liquid varieties. There is also the argument that because Who Gives A Crap’s plastic-free toilet paper is double-length, you need to buy a lot less. Their loo roll may have a reduced environmental impact in that sense.Indeed, Who Gives A Crap is double-length. 400 sheets compared to EcoLeaf’s 200 sheets, to be precise.Greencane sits in the middle with 300 sheets. It’s also worth noting that Who Gives A Crap offer double length rolls. These should theoretically last longer than most other brands.
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It’s hard to imagine life’s lavatory visits without loo roll. But it’s actually only used by around 30% of the world’s population. So, what else could we be using? Reusable Family ClothsFirstly it depends what material you choose. Cotton is a resource and pesticide intensive crop, so it’s worth treating your tush to an organic fabric. Looking to do your part to protect our planet? Here's some simple swaps to help you create a plastic free kitchen. Do something great today!