"Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals that can pollute the environment. Experts say more consumers are seeking toilet paper made from recycled content or sustainable materials, but it can be hard to know what to look for. Sustainable toilet paper often costs more, but can have significant environmental benefits."
"According to the Environmental Paper Network, a coalition of nonprofits, more than 1 billion gallons (3.8 billion liters) of water and 1.6 million trees could be saved if every American used one roll of toilet paper made from recycled content instead of a roll made from forest fibers. Here are some recommendations for buying sustainable toilet paper or reducing overall toilet paper use. Toilet paper made from recycled fibers"
Toilet paper production relies heavily on trees, energy-intensive manufacturing, chlorine bleaching and chemicals that can pollute, while products are used briefly and then flushed. Recycled-content toilet paper avoids freshly cut trees and increasingly uses chlorine-free bleaching, with manufacturers using preconsumer and postconsumer recycled fibers. Switching one roll per American to recycled content could save more than 1 billion gallons of water and 1.6 million trees. Conventional pulp production uses large amounts of electricity and heat to dry and form sheets. Sustainable options, including those made from recycled fibers or alternative materials, often cost more but can deliver significant environmental benefits.
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