Tip #65 Buy recycled toilet paper with plastic-free packaging

We have been going to the bathroom multiple times a day and using various tools and methods to clean up once we’re done.
Over the millennia, these tools have evolved into what we recognize as modern toilet paper. However, now, more and more we look for an eco option in every aspect of our lives, bathroom not to be an exception.

Most people don’t give much thought to how their toilet paper is made. When it comes to sustainability, the production of toilet paper comes with a price. Global toilet paper production devastates the world’s forests by consuming millions of trees yearly. These trees often take decades to recover from harvesting. When you consider that 27,000 trees are cut down every day to make toilet paper (source).

Did you know that single toilet paper rolls require 37 gallons of water to make?

But, we have many other options. Bidets aren’t just for the French or fancy folks! A few companies are proving that, with easy-to-use toilet attachments, anyone can make the swap from paper to water pressure. And, comparatively, employ only 1/8th gallon of water per use (source).

If you don't feel you want to go paper-free, you should definitely think about sustainable options. You should look for toilet paper from renewable and recyclable sources. Also, consider buying paper rolls that are not wrapped in plastic.

Luckily, on the market, there are already quite a few options and it's more and more accessible.