Comments on: Do One Thing: Switch To Recycled Content Toilet Paper. http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/ Sustainability, Environment, Progressive Politics, Peak Oil, Going Green. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:14:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Aussie Elv http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3784 Aussie Elv Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:46:08 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3784 We've been using recycled TP for years. I still haven't converted my parents though. Here in Australia it's becoming so popular (and is often cheaper, or the same cost as virgin TP) that some brands sell out quite quickly in the supermarket, while all the non-recycled TP is just sitting there on the shelf. I get a little kick out of that when it happens. :) We’ve been using recycled TP for years. I still haven’t converted my parents though.

Here in Australia it’s becoming so popular (and is often cheaper, or the same cost as virgin TP) that some brands sell out quite quickly in the supermarket, while all the non-recycled TP is just sitting there on the shelf. I get a little kick out of that when it happens. :)

]]> By: Rene http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3783 Rene Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:22:50 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3783 We know some people who use reusable TP and there's no way we will go there. Just too squeamish. I like the argument about how they use a lot of water to wash them, thanks, now I feel better about being such a wimp! We know some people who use reusable TP and there’s no way we will go there. Just too squeamish. I like the argument about how they use a lot of water to wash them, thanks, now I feel better about being such a wimp!

]]> By: Sara http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3782 Sara Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:02:49 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3782 While I generally only use the cloth wipes for urine, I have used cloth wipes for six months and had no issues with washing in cold water (no natural gas). The amount of cloth wipes do not necessitate a separate load of laundry (no wasted water or electricity). Urine is usually sterile so no scary germs, and just hang wipes outside to let the sunshine dry and UV irradiate the fabric. While I generally only use the cloth wipes for urine, I have used cloth wipes for six months and had no issues with washing in cold water (no natural gas). The amount of cloth wipes do not necessitate a separate load of laundry (no wasted water or electricity). Urine is usually sterile so no scary germs, and just hang wipes outside to let the sunshine dry and UV irradiate the fabric.

]]> By: David Avallone http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3781 David Avallone Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:26:03 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3781 Reusable cloth wipes would use up a whole lot of water in washing them. And considering what's being washed out, you'd probably want to use very hot water so now you're using up natural gas and water to save on recycled paper. And then there's the added time spent by people having to wash the cloths; human time is also a resource. Seems like a pretty bad trade-off, compared to 100% post consumer recycled paper. Reusable cloth wipes would use up a whole lot of water in washing them. And considering what’s being washed out, you’d probably want to use very hot water so now you’re using up natural gas and water to save on recycled paper. And then there’s the added time spent by people having to wash the cloths; human time is also a resource. Seems like a pretty bad trade-off, compared to 100% post consumer recycled paper.

]]> By: Mary B http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3780 Mary B Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:22:32 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3780 We use 7th generation TP, I have kids who waste like crazy (trying to teach conservation but has not kicked in there yet), can't see killing good trees for flushing down the toilet. I've heard about people going the no-tp route, I'm not ready for that but right now 7th generation is a good compromise. We use 7th generation TP, I have kids who waste like crazy (trying to teach conservation but has not kicked in there yet), can’t see killing good trees for flushing down the toilet. I’ve heard about people going the no-tp route, I’m not ready for that but right now 7th generation is a good compromise.

]]> By: Sara http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3778 Sara Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:34:57 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3778 What about reusable cloth wipes instead of disposable toilet paper? Reducing the use of TP seems like a better goal than buying something with the highest post-consumer recycled content. What about reusable cloth wipes instead of disposable toilet paper? Reducing the use of TP seems like a better goal than buying something with the highest post-consumer recycled content.

]]> By: David http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3779 David Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:37:01 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3779 I can tell you that I don't want to use reusable cloth wipes, but if you are able to do so, more power to you! If we could even get people to use recycled TP we would be better off, but that is taking it to the next level that most people probably wouldn't go to... I can tell you that I don’t want to use reusable cloth wipes, but if you are able to do so, more power to you! If we could even get people to use recycled TP we would be better off, but that is taking it to the next level that most people probably wouldn’t go to…

]]> By: Adam Shake http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3777 Adam Shake Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:29:30 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3777 The 7th Generation T.P. is great and is really catching on. Last time we were in the store, it was sold out. 7th Generation also makes paper towels. (if your into that sort of thing) Adam The 7th Generation T.P. is great and is really catching on. Last time we were in the store, it was sold out. 7th Generation also makes paper towels. (if your into that sort of thing)

Adam

]]> By: Elizabeth http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3776 Elizabeth Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:55:43 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3776 Yeah, the sugar industry isn't exactly know for being environmentally (or socially) sustainable at all. I'll stick with Seventh Generation for now! Yeah, the sugar industry isn’t exactly know for being environmentally (or socially) sustainable at all. I’ll stick with Seventh Generation for now!

]]> By: david http://thegoodhuman.com/2009/01/07/do-one-thing-switch-to-recycled-content-toilet-paper/#comment-3775 david Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:41:29 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2218#comment-3775 It's made from sugar-cane paper, from what I have heard. Not sure if that is worse or better than using virgin tree wood! It’s made from sugar-cane paper, from what I have heard. Not sure if that is worse or better than using virgin tree wood!

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