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We’ve used Who Gives A Crap products for years but wanted to learn more about its mission, sustainability and how exactly its products are made. So we chatted with Danny Alexander, co-founder and chief of product and purpose (chief of PP) at Who Gives A Crap, to get the lowdown. They debated long and hard and realized there were several more benefits to manufacturing in China than the US, such as: Now, we had read about recycled toilet papers before purchasing them and we’d read that a lot feel recycled in a very bad way, but Who Gives A Crap’s toilet paper feels and performs excellently. Who Gives A Crap vs public washroom toilet paper They have access to a large pool of local, raw materials– both post-consumer waste paper and bamboo (neither of which is readily available in the majority of their markets). By using China’s local materials, they avoid importing from overseas. gift wrap (our Christmas presents will look epic this year and Grandma will be wondering why there are sayings like “please do more ones and twos” and “give yourself a pat on the bum” on her gifts)
the cost. It’s more expensive than the 100% recycled toilet paper and it definitely has a premium cost, especially if you’re buying from Canada. I’m looking at a few factors in this test (and don’t worry, there are no ‘in use photos’, ha ha.) I am looking at the softness and strength, how many sheets per roll, the cost per sheet, and and the other environmental or charity aspects of each brand. How Soft and Strong are These Eco-Friendly Toilet Rolls? When recycled paper is bleached without chlorine, it is known as Process Chlorine Free (PCF) because previous use of chlorine in the recovered paper can’t be ruled out. Looking at the above numbers (including the ply #), Who Gives A Crap’s cost is clearly on par with the popular and premium toilet papers out there today. Another 2022 Update: We’ve also now tried two other sustainable bamboo toilet paper brands, Roll Up and Flush. We still need to do a review on both, but so far, we have no complaints about either of them, though we do prefer Who Gives A Crap’s 100% Recycled Toilet Paper.With one very well-known brand languishing at the bottom of the score table, and a cluster of recommended brands scoring highly, our choice of toilet paper can make a difference ethically and environmentally, especially as we use so much of the stuff. If your bum or skin is particularly sensitive, you may want to try their other option. More on that below. Another issue to consider is transport. Bamboo is grown in China, whereas most recycled paper is made in the UK or Europe. You’d think that the greater distance covered by bamboo would give it a higher footprint than recycled. But there are other factors. Yes, Who Gives a Crap really builds toilets. And they do more than that! You can find a full list of their charity partners here to learn about the good they’re doing.
it was graded an almost perfect sustainability score on the NRDC’s “The Issue with Tissue Scorecard 2021” report!!! Note: The only reason this didn’t get a full 10/10 score was because of the price increase! That’s it! Who Gives A Crap’s toilet papers blow any public washroom toilet paper we’ve used out of the water with their quality. They are both much stronger and softer than any public washroom toilet paper we’ve ever tried (and we’ve tried a lot). Now here’s the part you’re most curious about: My thoughts. I’ve divided this section based on the individual products I tried! Feel free to skip to which ever product most interests you. Recycled toilet paper rollsEach roll is individually wrapped with colorful tissue paper that can be reused, composted, or recycled. I like to reuse them to wrap gifts or DIY fire starters! So, first we tried Sustainable Earth by Staples Bathroom Tissue, and it wasn’t a success. It wasn’t at the quality of public washroom toilet paper but it was close. It’s 2-ply, whereas both of Who Gives A Crap’s toilet papers are 3-ply, and you can really tell the difference. If you’re trying to be more eco-friendly, finding more sustainable solutions to products you use every day is an easy way to lower your impact. Stasher bags and reusable totes might have helped you cut down on your single-use plastic waste, but the paper products you throw away and flush down your toilet every day also have a devastating impact on the environment.
Therefore, after using both Sustainable Earth by Staples and Cascades Pro Perform, it was imperative that we find an alternate zero waste toilet paper, which was where Who Gives A Crap came in.So, if you’re looking for a more sustainable option (and know zero waste tissues aren’t for you either), these are a good place to start. This eco-forward vegan friendly Australian business has a passion for puppies, walks on the beach, and toilet paper. Founded in 2012 by trio Simon, Jehan, and Danny, the goal was to help build toilets and improve sanitation in the developing world.
Currently, they offer wholesale in Australia, the UK, and the USA so you may be able to find it in stores in those countries. Instead of the virgin pulp from those million trees cut down daily, Who Gives A Crap uses 100% recycled or bamboo materials to make its toilet paper. That’s huge!Brands which say they are chlorine-free are Bazoo, Ecoleaf (Suma), Feel Good, Greencane , Honest Supplies, and Serious Tissues. cost when compared to cheap traditional brands, especially if you’re buying from Canada; though it’s on par with popular/premium traditional brands But just for simplicity’s sake, recycled toilet paperis currently best for the environment overall as it repurposeswaste rather than making a whole brand-new product. Remember the R’s of sustainability!
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