Please read the following post for important information on how I’ve chosen my recommendations:
TLDR: Tissues are made of trees. Trees help us flight climate change. Stop cutting down trees and use handkerchiefs.
Why you should care: “According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, nearly 15% of deforestation is caused by tree-cutting done to produce paper products, including facial tissues.” https://www.mic.com/impact/how-bad-are-tissues-for-the-environment
What you should buy: https://lastobject.com/products/lasttissue-refill
I bought these GOTS-certified hankies. You can order them with a silicon box, but I asked them not to send me one and just filled all the old tissue boxes I already had around my house. You can use OCEAN10 for a 10% discount.
I also added a wet-proof bag that says “dirty tissues” on a hook in each bathroom in the house. When someone uses a tissue they drop it into the bag. I wash them all once a week. Now I’m set for years.
It helps the environment and saves you money in the long-run.
NOTE: Get hankies the size of tissues because you should only use your hanky for ONE nose-blowing sesh before putting it in the laundry bag. https://www.abc.net.au/health/talkinghealth/factbuster/stories/2011/06/02/3231404.htm
If you REALLY want to use tissues, then I’d try this brand. https://www.naturalvalue.com/product-page/facial-tissue-boutique-2-ply-85-sheets-4-pack They got an A+ from the NRDC. But before you buy, ask them to ship the product to you without plastic.
AND whether you use a hanky or a tissue, make sure to wash your hands each time you blow your nose.
More info:
https://earthfriendlytips.com/best-eco-friendly-tissues/ and https://www.sustainablejungle.com/eco-friendly-tissues/ and https://www.nrdc.org/stories/best-worst-tissue-brands
https://www.littleleaforganic.com/product/three-organic-cotton-handkerchiefs-in-a-gift-box/
https://www.greenfibres.com/organic-cotton-batiste-hankie VIOLET10x
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