Reusable toilet paper: Does it make sense?
Anna Rusak,19.12.2023 06:00If you are under the impression that using reusable bags and avoiding unnecessary plastic makes you eco-friendly, you might want to reconsider. You can now find reusable toilet paper in stores. Is it worth it?
When we try to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, we opt for reusable products. For example, we use metal straws instead of plastic ones, pack bread and vegetables in our bags, and drink water from a metal or filtered bottle. These are simple eco habits that are well-known to most of us.
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However, you might not be aware of a whole new level of eco-friendliness. Did you know that there is such a thing as reusable toilet paper?
Reusable toilet paper
Reusable toilet paper is exactly what it sounds like - a roll of cotton that can be used instead of regular toilet paper. Once used, it can be washed with your other laundry or cleaned immediately. Additionally, it's worth noting that reusable toilet paper comes in a variety of colours and designs.
For detailed instructions on how to use it, refer to the TikTok video below.
Why use reusable toilet paper?
"About 9.5 million trees are cut down annually just to be flushed down the toilet. (…) Bleached toilet paper releases toxins into the air and water and can harm humans and wildlife," reads netzerocompany.com, which produces reusable toilet paper.
This information is also confirmed by ekonsument.pl. "Global toilet paper production consumes around 27,000 trees a day. Dangerous chemicals damaging the environment are used in producing soft and white paper," reads the website.
If you're curious about the cotton used to create this paper, you may find it reassuring to know that the cotton used by netzerocompany.com is certified by GOTS. This certification guarantees that the fibres used in producing this material are grown organically. If you're unfamiliar with GOTS certification and its significance, I suggest looking at our guide to the most essential certifications.
Should we use reusable toilet paper?
It's worth noting that using reusable toilet paper is not as complicated as it may seem. In fact, it offers ecological benefits and is similar in use to reusable toilet pads. However, if you're not ready to switch, using recycled toilet paper or washing yourself with water and soap are also good options.
While finding reusable toilet paper in Poland may be difficult, you could try making your own. Check out the video below for a tutorial.
