Toilet paper can be made from a variety of materials, including recycled paper, virgin wood pulp, bamboo pulp, and straw pulp. However, some toilet paper products may contain toxic additives, such as bisphenols (BPA & BPS) and PFAS "forever chemicals". Additionally, not all brands of moist toilet paper are truly flushable, despite what their packaging may claim. Here are some key points to consider:
Positive:
- Toilet paper is a necessary product that addresses basic human hygiene.
- High-quality tissue paper should be soft, delicate, lint-free, and free from powder.
Negative:
- Some toilet paper products may contain toxic additives, such as bisphenols (BPA & BPS) and PFAS "forever chemicals".
- Not all brands of moist toilet paper are truly flushable, despite what their packaging may claim.
Ingredients or materials:
- Toilet paper can be made from a variety of materials, including recycled paper, virgin wood pulp, bamboo pulp, and straw pulp.
- Wet toilet paper should be flushable without causing blockages. Some tissue papers made from recycled waste paper pulp may have excessive wet strength agents, which can lead to toilet blockages.
- National standards permit the use of recycled pulp in toilet paper production, but tissue paper must be made from virgin pulp, such as virgin wood pulp, bamboo pulp, or straw pulp.
