The Daily Assignment

“About 270,000 trees are effectively flushed down the toilet or end up as garbage around the world [every day].” This means that 270,000 trees are cut down each day to produce toilet paper. In the United States alone, each person uses an average of 141 rolls of toilet paper each year. THAT IS WAY TOO MANY TREES! A better alternative is to use rolls made from 100% recycled paper. That’s way more sustainable because if people used recycled paper, we may reduce the number of trees being cut down. Two examples of sustainably produced toilet paper are: “Seventh Generation 100% Recycled Toilet Paper,” and “Who Gives a Crap?”

But there is also a relatively new kid in town for recyclable, sustainable toilet paper alternatives and that is BAMBOO which could be all the rage in the future. Say what? Yes, bamboo. More people are now acknowledging what is happening to our environment and are looking for sustainable products. So, let’s learn a little more about bamboo toilet paper. First, many people around the world are already using it. It’s sustainable because it is made from a very fast-growing plant growing at the rate of 3 feet per day. Unlike many of the mature trees being cut down in forests that take many years to regrow, bamboo is a “rapidly renewable resource,” which means it can quickly be replanted after it is harvested. Some other major advantages of bamboo toilet paper are that it is more durable, requires fewer resources to produce, IS BIODEGRADABLE,  breaks down easier in pipes, and is usually made without harmful chemicals.  

Small changes like this are what help move us towards more sustainable global consumerism. Check out “Cloud Paper Bamboo Toilet Paper,” and “Reel” for brands of bamboo toilet paper. Although it’s a new product, some of the big retailers like Target and Costco, and on-line retailers like Amazon and Etsy are already selling recycled and bamboo toilet paper. Be the first on your block to incorporate bamboo toilet paper into your household necessities. And no, bamboo toilet is not scratchy!

References:

https://www.thecooldown.com/shop/best-toilet-paper-alternatives/

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/is-bamboo-toilet-paper-sustainable-recycled-tp/

https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/bamboo-toilet-paper.htm#:~:text=3.-,Bamboo%20TP%20Is%20Safe%20for%20All%20Sewage%20and%20Septic%20Systems,that%20other%20toilet%20papers%20use.

Photo by Toni Cuenca: https://www.pexels.com/photo/bamboo-stick-lot-in-gray-galvanized-buckets-405034/