Comments on: Why I Spend Extra On Recycled Toilet Paper

By: paradigm shift

paradigm shift — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:35:40 +0000

I also don’t understand why the paper towels or TP in a bundle needs to again be packed in even more plastic individually???? at least cardboard rolls will be history soon and this is progress even if the co. sole purpose is to make more $$$$, the end result is the same..so it is a win-win…another article is all about bidets and how they totally elim need for any TP..which most european and asian countries do, and even venezuela 90%…we need to stop coming up with false assertions about countries who are light-years ahead of us as excuses to not try to catch up with most countries…in green technologies…etc…i.e most countries except US have also already elim. plastic bags entirely and it hasn’t seem to affect their quality of life, except positively, when there is less trash.

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:03:16 +0000

Hello first time on your blog and love this topic about toilet paper. When I was a student I years studing in Italy and it was then that I fell in love with the beday that most of the medittrain countries have in the homes. If you use the beday propperly you will never have the need for toilet paper. Familys have little towels for each member in the bathroom so after you use the toilet you move over on to the beday wash yourself and dry off with a normal towel. I am living in poland now and I had to order a beday form italy I will be putting it in my house that am building.

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uberVU - social comments — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:49:01 +0000

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By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:43:33 +0000

Green Forest also makes a double roll toilet paper product that has 352 sheets per roll, is packed tightly, and I’ve never had it unroll. The one you’re complaining about is single roll that has 198 sheets per roll (which I’ve never had a problem with either but whatever…) I emailed and asked them why they make both since it seems like more on a roll is better – less plastic packaging etc. It is because single roll products (which they say are one of many standard industry sized) appeal to people who have cash flow issues who really need to bring home some toilet paper. They have enough money at this moment to afford a package of single roll, but they don’t feel they can buy something like double roll that initially costs more money, even if over the long run it is more economical and ecological. If they buy any brand of double roll today, it literally means no milk for the kids tomorrow, or no bus fare to get to class and back home again. Hard to imagine people live this close to the edge if you don’t struggle like this but that’s the way it goes. It is like telling someone they should buy a Prius when all they can afford to buy is a used Suzuki. Maybe the Prius is the better choice overall in terms of gas mileage, reliability etc., but not everyone has the means or cash to buy a Prius, and the Suzuki will get you there. Single roll fills an economic niche, just like organisms fill environmental niches. This way, anyone who wants to can afford to buy 100% recycled paper product instead of the mainstream products.

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By: heather

heather — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:55:11 +0000

Rebecca,

That’s great! I’m still working myself up to going cloth in the bathroom. But, that’s a goal I want to start on as soon as my house sells (it’s on the market right now, which is why I haven’t jumped onto the cloth train yet!). But, I did ditch paper towels this year, using old t-shirts instead. And like you, I’ve definitely saved money!

Thanks so much for reading!

By: Rebecca Rivera

Rebecca Rivera — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:08:35 +0000

I can’t spell -lol

By: Rebecca Rivera

Rebecca Rivera — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:08:14 +0000

I use all cloth in my house and fabric is much nicer than any toilet paper. I buy sevength generation for my older son (he won’t junp on the wagon-lol) and guests. My younger son & I use cloth. I cut up old t-shirts, fleece, etc. It is very easy and no one has ever complained about my bathroom being stinky.
The best change was going without paper towels. That has saved me so much. Also going to cloth pads. They are so soft, comfortable, and absorbant. I buy mine from a great work at home mom. I could make myself, but i can’t sew (on my list to learn.)

I really like your blog! -Becky

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This One's For The Girls: Green Your Period | The Greenest Dollar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:42:33 +0000

[...] I’ve begun to realize lately that although I live a pretty green life, there are a few things that just haven’t been on my radar.Â Toilet paper was the first; I realized a few months ago that I never gave my toilet paper a second thought (you can see my dramatic change of heart in this post, “Why I Spend Extra on Recycled Toilet Paper“). [...]