Please read the following post for important information on how I’ve chosen my recommendations:
TLDR: Bamboo and recycled paper TP is a no-go because it’s not sustainable and often has a large carbon footprint. Buy a bidet and use Bumroll TP for drying.
Why you should care: We cut down trees to wipe our butts. Trees are saving the world from climate change. WE CUT THEM DOWN for our BUTTS. In Canada alone, loggers clear cut more than a million acres of forest—mostly to feed US demand for toilet paper. Only read this article if you want to be super sad: https://www.nrdc.org/bio/jennifer-skene/toilet-paper-driving-climate-crisis-every-flush
What you should buy: https://joinbumroll.com/products/premium-toilet-paper#looxReviews
$5 discount: https://loox.io/z/1u68F6i2N 10% discount: BUMROLL10
Overall, I like Bumroll. It’s made in the US, recycled paper, no bleaching/chemicals and no plastic. It’s not soft but it doesn’t bother me because I’m using it with a bidet. https://lospatiperros.com/eco-friendly/say-goodbye-to-toilet-paper-the-sustainable-bidet-solution/
Basically, bamboo TP would be great except that most of it comes from China (bigger carbon footprint) or is grown in areas where forest was razed to grow it. Recycled materials TP is also better for the environment but we’re running out of stuff to recycle so it’s not a long-term fix. Bidets are the best thing for the environment. Sure, they use water, but WAY less water than it takes to make rolls of TP. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/climate/toilet-paper-bidet-environment.html
This was helpful. I liked their review of “Who Gives a Crap,” which is recycled bamboo TP. Unfortunately, it’s made in China so the carbon footprint is an issue. https://sustainablykindliving.com/best-non-toxic-eco-friendly-toilet-paper-brands/
Funny NYT slideshow about what else to use besides TP. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/07/style/toilet-paper-alternatives-coronavirus.html
Super easy to understand breakdown of all the acronyms people use. If you’re gonna help the environment, don’t get scammed! This website gets some points knocked off for recommending TP that comes swathed in a plastic bag—kind of defeats the purpose of being eco-friendly! It also has a lot of UK-based products, which adds to the carbon footprint depending on where you live. https://www.leafscore.com/eco-friendly-bath-products/the-9-best-plastic-free-eco-friendly-toilet-paper-brands/
Photo Credit: Denny Müller