"If you go out in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise..." a big brown bear wiping his furry behind with non-recycled toilet paper. Okay, probably not. But what you may start to realize is how valuable our forests are. Sadly though, we are losing one of our most precious resources, and greatest defense against not only global warming, but also disease - rapidly. Every time we choose a fresh roll of toilet paper, napkins, or paper towels, we are adding to the desecration. Why we continue to manufacture and purchase freshly chopped and milled paper waste products is beyond me. There are plenty of reasonable alternatives. Sure, many recycled paper products are not as soft as their virgin nemesis', however, given time and popularity, there is no reason they can't be.
Soak in these fast facts:
* If each household in Canada replaced 1 roll of virgin toilet paper with just 1 roll of recycled toilet paper, we could save:
- 47,962 trees
- 3,204 cu. metres of landfill space, equal to 181 full garbage trucks
- 65.5 million litres of water - a year's supply for 135 families of four
- avoid 4,567 kilograms of air and water pollution
http://www.greenpeace.org
Try some of these pre-loved alternatives instead:
- Cascades
- Seventh Generation
- Planet
- Green Forest
- Marcal
- Natural Value
- Earth Friendly
- Whole Foods 365 Brand
- Fiesta / Atlantic
- CVS
- Capri
- Decor
- Doucelle
- New Horizon
- North River
- Perkins
- Pert
- SofPac
for more info:
http://www.grinningplanet.com/2005/05-03/clear-cut-old-growth-forests-article.htm
Products to avoid buying due to clear-cutting of old growth forests:
Kimberly-Clark Company:
- Kleenex Facial Tissues
- Scott Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
- Cottonelle Toilet Paper
- Viva Paper Towels
Excellent Book for Children:
Just A Dream
by Chris Van Allsburg
Stunning illustrations, beautiful message, and interesting easy-medium read.
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