Comments on: Seventh Generation & Amazon.com: Solving my toilet paper problem

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:09:17 +0000

My dad just installed a bidet toilet seat and everyone in the family loves it. I don’t know if I want to make the investment, though. I’ll wait and see how long his lasts and whether it breaks or not.

By: Purvi

Purvi — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:44:48 +0000

I was going to talk about cleaning with water like Eve Birgitta ja Kaitsu above did. We do it all teh time in India, there is no paper, no way. We live in the US now and using water didnt work very well the small toilets we have here (the toilets look different in India and are much wider to be able to use a mug filled with water and clean). However, we found something called bidet on Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Luxe-MB110-Non-Electric-Mechanical-Attachment/dp/B001KKRCFA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1325281383&sr=8-4 and installed it in both our restrooms. It is awesome and we sometimes use a bit of toilet paper for the dry feel or we dont use toilet paper at all (my husband and I grew up in India and are used to that!) I am making my 4-yr old use it too, she uses paper in school, but not at home :)

By: Neville

Neville — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:33:03 +0000

Beth, I really appreciate that in trying to avoid plastic you try to look at mainstream options rather than more radical ideas. It really helps encourage people to follow in your footsteps.

We’ve been looking at switching from toilet paper to a combination of cloth and water using a bottle. We discounted the possibility of recycled toilet paper because of the BPA content (thermal receipt paper in the recycled paper supply contains BPA) – I didn’t see this concern mentioned here. Also I like to lean towards solutions that simplify as well reduce plastic.

Thanks again for all the tips and tidbits of info.

By: kanishka

kanishka — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:08:24 +0000

still waiting for local retailers and food coops to stock this evergreen TP. i have informed some of them of it. they even have a new article on their website, it sounds like you wrote it, beth!

http://www.greenbayconverting.com/press.php

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:19:22 +0000

Hey Kanishka, that’s a good one too. I’ve included it in the book I’m working on, and I need to add it to the Plastic-free Guide. I think 7th Gen still has the most postconsumer and total recycled content, as I recall, but I don’t remember for sure.

By: kanishka

kanishka — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:59:34 +0000

fyi, since you wrote this, i ran into some blogger talking about this :

http://www.greenbayconverting.com/evergreen.php

i’d be surprised if you haven’t run into it already. i’m kind of curious, as of 2011, who is best on recycled content and plastic-free packaging.

greenpeace also has general ratings, but i think they simply list the post-consumer content and recycled content to rate.

By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:27:25 +0000

i have been using wash cloths for quite some time due to allergies- i find that i am more comfortable and that the wash cloth does a much better job than tp… and yes, i wash my hands well each time – lol

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:22:05 +0000

Margaret, these rolls can also be sold individually on store shelves, so the wrapper is also the label, protects from dirt, and keeps them from unrolling. (They cost a lot more individually, which is why I buy them by the case.)
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By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:14:23 +0000

Why do they even wrap them if it’s not to protect from water? I take it you didn’t find any in your search that came in a box without being individually wrapped?
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By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:48:24 +0000

Hi Margaret. The paper wrapper is like tissue paper. If “wet-strength” means that it resists water, then this is not wet-strength because it falls apart when wet. It’s not coated. There is also a note on the wrapper that says “Please recycle,” but actually, it might even be better to compost it since it’s so flimsy.

I’m very conscious of plastic-coated paper and don’t recommend products that come in paper with plastic coating.
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