The market is moving toward providing more options for environmentally-minded consumers. Now more than ever, shoppers have choices that allow them to make environmentally friendly purchases. From carbon-neutral shipping to biodegradable packaging to sustainable materials, consumers have the power to impact the planet through smart spending.
At ecoHiny, we believe an essential place to start making sustainable choices is in the household products we use daily.
When looking for household necessities, it's a good idea to consider their environmental impact. Choosing environmentally friendly products can help minimize your carbon footprint and support sustainable practices. This consideration is especially important when it comes to a single-use product like toilet paper.
It's time to start seeking sustainable options for your home, and ecoHiny is here to support you! We're ready to share everything you need to know to make an informed decision on why you should purchase a more eco-friendly toilet paper.
What is Bamboo Paper?
Bamboo toilet paper is a type of toilet paper that is made from bamboo pulp instead of virgin wood pulp. It is considered more eco-friendly than traditional toilet paper because bamboo is a fast-growing and highly renewable resource.
Bamboo toilet paper is also known for being soft, strong, and biodegradable. It is becoming increasingly popular as people seek more sustainable alternatives to conventional paper products.
Traditional toilet paper proves to be a burden on the environment, and that's where bamboo-based products truly make an impact.
Environmental Impact of Bamboo Paper
The most impressive aspect of bamboo is its ability to provide a safe, sustainable substance for manufacturing toilet paper.
One super sustainable quality of bamboo is its rapid growth rate. Some species of bamboo can literally grow feet in just one day. This is significantly different from hardwood trees, which are used in the production of traditional toilet paper. Hardwood trees take years to mature.
Harvesting bamboo also doesn't disrupt roots or soil. In fact, harvesting bamboo doesn't even mean it needs to be replanted. Both of these qualities are meaningful to the environment. No soil disruption means that native soil ecosystems remain intact, and because bamboo regenerates from its original roots, it takes less water to ensure it will experience successful growth.
Speaking of water, conserving water, one of the earth's most precious resources, is a must for an eco-friendly product! Bamboo requires less water than hardwood trees to grow and thrive. Because bamboo grows so densely and uses water more efficiently, significant bamboo growth can be achieved with a fraction of the water it takes to grow trees for traditional paper.
Bamboo toilet paper also requires less water to be used during its production. Making just one roll of regular toilet paper takes about 37 gallons of water. It's the same for energy. Bamboo toilet paper manufacturing results in fewer carbon emissions and lower energy expenditure. (1)
Pesticides and fertilizers are not an environmental threat when it comes to bamboo crops. Bamboo is naturally antibacterial, so there's no need to spray crops with harmful pesticides. Toxic fertilizers that make their way into our waters aren't required because bamboo grows quickly and naturally in many diverse climates. (2)
Bamboo also releases more oxygen into the atmosphere. Planting bamboo crops means over thirty percent more oxygen will be released than a tree cluster of similar size. Bamboo is also an excellent absorber of carbon dioxide, which means raising bamboo for toilet paper production can have a direct effect on climate change.
Benefits of Using Bamboo Toilet Paper
The bamboo plant itself is amazing, and when you buy products made from it, like eco-friendly toilet paper, you reap incredible benefits that support a sustainable lifestyle.
While all paper is biodegradable, bamboo has a unique ability to do so quickly and completely in any toilet system. Because bamboo toilet paper does not contain added chemicals, dyes, or fragrances, there is nothing to hinder or slow the process. This also makes bamboo toilet paper compostable. Whether you have a municipal sewer system or septic tank or are using an RV or compostable toilet, bamboo toilet paper is the best choice for breaking down.
The absence of toxic chemicals not only means bamboo is better at biodegrading, but it also means you'll experience the safest way to wipe! With ecoHiny in your home, your family is protected from the potential irritants and allergies that can come from using traditional toilet paper.
Another benefit of bamboo in your bathroom is the soft and strong performance of the paper. Because bamboo fibers are naturally long and flexible, when made into toilet paper, they retain those same characteristics. Bamboo toilet paper is soft to the touch but remains tough enough to handle any job.
A Commitment to Sustainability is ecoHiny's Promise
At ecoHiny, we take our commitment to sustainability seriously. We don't just offer eco-friendly toilet paper made with sustainable bamboo that's guaranteed to be 100% toxic chemical and tree-free; we also take an extra step and ensure responsible sourcing.
Our bamboo toilet paper is made with bamboo from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The FSC label on our product means:
- No tree net loss as a result of harvesting
- Fair work environment and wages for workers
- Steps to protect plant and animal species are taken
- Local community and cultural rights are respected
The Forest Stewardship Council is the world's leading sustainable forestry management certification system. (3) Partnering with them adds accountability and credibility to ecoHiny's environmental efforts.
Bamboo: Safe, Sustainable, and Environmentally Friendly
If you're looking to up the sustainability factor in your household, bamboo toilet paper is a smart move toward that goal. It's a simple essential that often doesn't get much thought, but in terms of environmental impact, it matters a lot.
By purchasing our eco-friendly toilet paper, you can start to make a difference or increase the impact by adding to the sustainable habits you're already practicing.
You'll be doing your part to protect our natural resources and also be enjoying a natural, chemical-free product. It's safe, sustainable, and sensible for the health of your family and our planet!
Ready to make a sustainable switch? Shop our range of eco-friendly toilet paper at ecoHiny and join us in making a positive impact on the planet. Explore our products and start your journey towards a greener future!
- "Toilet paper is a giant waste of resources." Big Think, 29 Mar. 2020, bigthink.com/health/toilet-paper-is-a-giant-waste-of-resources/.
- "Growing The U.S. Bamboo Investment Market." , 14 June 2019, www.harvestreturns.com/blog/2019/6/14/growing-the-us-bamboo-investment-market.
- Forest Stewardship Council, fsc.org/en/about-us.
