Toilet paper is one of life’s essentials we rarely think about. Yet its impact stretches far beyond the washroom. The traditional production of this household staple has long been overdue for a rethink. The need for change is urgent—conventional, wood-pulp rolls are a product we must leave behind.
Old Production: Deforestation, Water, & Chemicals
Every day, traditional toilet paper production destroys 27,000 trees—towering, century-old giants of the Boreal and Amazonian forests. With each tree that falls, we lose vital carbon storage, disrupting ecosystems that sustain life. And it doesn’t stop there: each roll consumes tens of gallons of water and is treated with harsh chemicals—bleach, formaldehyde, and others—that seep into waterways and onto our skin.
These are the products of the old guard: Charmin, Cottonelle, Scott. Industry giants clinging to outdated practices, their profits built on destruction.
The solution is clear: bamboo toilet paper. A faster-growing, FSC-certified, and carbon-negative alternative, bamboo is not just the better choice—it’s the only path forward.
Why bamboo?
Bamboo is nature’s fast-growing wonder. Unlike trees, which can take decades or even centuries to mature, bamboo reaches harvestable size in just a few years, making it a truly renewable resource. Its roots remain in the soil, preventing erosion and maintaining the health of surrounding ecosystems.
Bamboo is naturally resilient and requires no fertilizers, pesticides, or harsh chemicals to grow—meaning what touches your skin and what enters our waterways is clean and safe. It’s soft yet strong, naturally antibacterial, and gentle on the body without the bleaching and additives found in conventional toilet paper.
From an environmental perspective, bamboo captures far more carbon per acre than trees, helping to mitigate climate change even as it regenerates rapidly. It thrives on land that doesn’t compete with food crops, and it can be responsibly harvested in ways that support small-scale farmers and rural communities.
For the 21st-century human, bamboo represents a new standard of clean: sustainable, effective, and considerate. It’s not a compromise—it’s a choice that respects your body, your environment, and the future.
Toilètte’s Commitment
Toilètte’s bamboo is sourced from Sichuan, China; where it grows abundantly, without chemicals, on small-scale farms. Our partnerships support rural cooperatives, and all bamboo is FSC-certified for responsible, sustainable harvesting.
Even with ocean freight, Toilètte remains carbon negative—three times over compared to tree-based alternatives.
