Why you should not buy white toilet paper

White toilet paper seems more attractive at first glance. Unlike gray paper, white paper is made from primary raw materials, manufacturers assure that their products are safe. Some people say that toilet paper is an important, indispensable thing in the house. Not so long ago, white paper packed in America, the demand was so great that toilet paper was called “white gold”.



On the shelves of the supermarket you can see whole shelves of toilet paper. At eye level, the one that is more expensive: white, colored, fragranced, single-layer, double-layered, and at the very bottom is gray paper. Premium white paper is produced from raw materials, that is, one tree will have to be cut down to make paper for 43 people a year.



White paper is considered not environmentally friendly, except that forests are cut down for its manufacture, harmful chemicals like chlorine are used for its bleaching. White toilet paper harms the environment after use, as microparticles of chemicals from the paper end up in landfills and the ocean.



In addition, bleached paper can harm human health. When used, the paper comes into contact with the skin, it can lead to allergic reactions and irritation. To make a roll of toilet paper, gallons of water and bleaching substances are used. And sometimes dyes and fragrances.



Gray toilet paper Grey toilet paper is made from waste paper. The paperwork is thoroughly cleaned and gets rid of the ink. A lot of resources are also used for this. But at least they don't cut down new trees. The gray color of toilet paper indicates that no bleaching substances were used for its production.



There is a myth that manufacturers are not too diligent in cleaning raw materials, then there are traces of heavy metals in the paper. In fact, paper from waste paper meets all safety requirements.

Toilet paper is currently not scarce. But is it worth using? There are many alternatives to toilet paper: bidet, shower, special lids for the toilet. In addition, a hygienic shower with soap is preferable to toilet paper.



Doctors recommend choosing soft, layered paper for delicate places. Sometimes, trying to wipe the causal place, a person aggressively rubs cleanly, rubbing delicate skin. Sometimes, for medical reasons, you can not wipe toilet paper. It is much safer for health to use a hygienic shower.



Paper in Japan is made from wheat fiber. And in China, paper is made from rice, wheat straw and sugar cane. Toilet paper is used and discarded in seconds. Do you need to bleach, perfume and cut down trees? By the way, toilet paper is better to throw in the toilet, as it dissolves quickly in water. From the trash can, the paper ends up in a landfill where it will decompose for months. Do you consider toilet paper an indispensable thing in your home?