What's the problem with conventional toilet paper?
Toxins
Conventional toilet paper has been found to contain a host of harsh chemicals, including:
- Chlorine Bleach: used to make toilet paper appear bright white and "fluffy," but irritates skin;
- Formaldehyde: a known carcinogen, it is used to strengthen toilet paper;
- PFAS: also known as "forever chemicals," PFAS are associated with altered immune and thyroid function, liver disease, lipid and insulin dysregulation, kidney disease, reproductive issues, and cancer;
- Furans and Dioxins: a byproduct of the bleaching process, they are highly toxic to the body and environment;
- Fragrances: used to create an artificial fresh scent, they can be very irritating to our skin.
Don't be fooled by other bamboo brands who sell white toilet paper. If toilet paper is white, it contains bleach. The only true toxin-free toilet paper is the natural beige color of the bamboo fibers.
Deforestation
Conventional TP uses wood pulp from trees - A LOT of trees. The toilet paper industry alone accounts for 15% of global deforestation annually. We cut down 27,000 trees per day - that's 9.8 million trees per year - just to meet the world's toilet paper demands.
Why is this harmful?
Our forests store vast amounts of carbon. When we cut down forests, much of the carbon stored by trees is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and climate change. Additionally, wildlife habitats get destroyed, disrupting entire ecosystems and subjecting animals to greater threats from predation and lack of food and shelter.
Water & Energy Use
It takes up to 37 gallons of water and 1.3 KWh of electricity to make a single roll of conventional toilet paper. When you consider the amount of TP we consume collectively, that's a lot of water and energy down the drain.
We can't continue to jeopardize our health and our planet. It's time for a sustainable change.
Bamboo is better.
Toxin-Free
Bambooty is made without bleach, formaldehyde, PFAS, and other toxic chemicals found in regular toilet paper. Bamboo fibers create a natural softness far superior to wood pulp from trees, which eliminates the need for chemicals in the manufacturing process.
Therefore, bamboo toilet paper is not a threat to sensitive skin and won't contribute to mysterious health symptoms down the road.
Sustainable
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet, with some types growing up to three feet per day! Bamboo can reach maturity anywhere from a few months to a couple years, while trees can take decades. This makes bamboo the more renewable & sustainable option.
After harvesting bamboo, its root system remains intact and new stalks regenerate naturally. This prevents soil erosion, and it eliminates the need for replanting and expending additional resources.
Additionally, growing bamboo does not require pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizer, and it requires 60% less water than trees, reducing its environmental impact.
Biodegradable & Septic Safe
Bamboo is a type of grass that breaks down naturally. That's why toilet paper made from bamboo is rapidly biodegradable when it's submerged in water and safe for your septic system.
Feel good about what you bring into your home.
Switching to Bambooty means investing in your family's health and the environment they will inherit. Let's make a brighter future together.