Toilet paper made from bamboo is supposed to be more eco-friendly than traditional paper made from virgin wood pulp. But new tests suggest some products contain as little as 3 per cent bamboo
Eco-friendly bamboo toilet paper brands are selling bamboo loo roll containing as little as 3 per cent bamboo, according to UK consumer group Which?
Unlike the trees that traditionally go into toilet paper, bamboo is a type of grass that can grow quickly even in poor soils, which means harvesting it does less long-term damage to the environment. For that reason, bamboo toilet paper has earned a reputation as an eco-friendly alternative to regular loo roll. But fibre-composition testing suggests some toilet paper marketed as being made from bamboo is largely made using virgin wood pulp.
Which? assessed the grass fibre composition of loo rolls from five popular UK brands that claim their products are made from “bamboo only” or “100% bamboo”.
Samples for bamboo toilet paper from some brand, contained just 2.7 per cent bamboo fibres. Instead of bamboo, the bamboo toilet paper was predominantly made from virgin hardwoods including eucalyptus and acacia, Which? found. Acacia wood in particular has been linked to deforestation in South-East Asia.
Only two of the brands Which? tested, contained 100 per cent grass fibres.
Life cycle analysis suggests bamboo pulp has a lower environmental footprint than virgin wood pulp, although recycled wood pulp is better than both. But if bamboo is not sustainably sourced, it can drive the deforestation of primary forests.
We, Yashi paper, one of China biggest professional bamboo toilet paper manufacturer with 28 years experience, We are also one of the few manufacturer who insist using 100% high quality virgin bamboo pulp.
We support the bamboo fiber test in any period, including samples, production, etc.
Post time: Aug-10-2024
