Toilet paper shortage has been a result of panic-buying and hoarding, according to Dr. Ronalds Gonzalez, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials. The hygiene paper industry is divided into two markets: consumer and commercial. With people staying at home due to business closings and shelter-in-place orders, the demand for consumer toilet paper has skyrocketed while the demand for commercial toilet paper has decreased. The toilet paper industry is divided into two markets: consumer and commercial. Most toilet paper manufacturers aren’t sure when consumer toilet paper supplies will be “back to normal” because the situation isn’t normal. Toilet paper is produced from one of two sources: virgin pulp from trees, or recycled pulp from materials like discarded paper or cardboard. Two of the main ingredients used to make toilet paper – paper fiber and water – are in strong supply. Production is being ramped up at American factories operating 24/7, and experts expect a more abundant stock soon on store shelves.
Positive:
- Production is being ramped up at American factories operating 24/7, and experts expect a more abundant stock soon on store shelves.
Negative:
- Shortages of toilet paper and bottled water represent what may be a bigger hazard to consumers than the coronavirus: The self-fulfilling prophecy. In other words, the fear of a shortage is what creates the shortage.
Ingredients or materials:
- Toilet paper is produced from one of two sources: virgin pulp from trees, or recycled pulp from materials like discarded paper or cardboard.
