Lack of Oxygen for Future Generations
There is cause for serious concern regarding earths’ depleting oxygen.
And with that being said, it might feel like you can’t do anything to help the situation now, when the concern isn’t going to happen for billions of years. But every little bit helps. A big idea is just a whole bunch of tiny ideas all compacted together. You get to choose to be a tiny part in the big idea.
Humans chop trees down, and some brands are planting them.
Some toilet paper brands have partnered with The National Forest Foundation, which planted 5.6 million trees in 2020, more than 18,000 acres being reforested. For every subscription box purchased, a tree gets planted. Sustainable toilet tissue paper made in the USA is invested in ensuring adequate oxygen supply for generations to come.
Trees don’t get enough credit.
When was the last time you stopped and hugged a tree? Okay, what about, just stopped and appreciated a tree? Trees are incredible. They release oxygen for us to breathe when they use energy from the sunlight. Trees are made up of just a few simple parts. Leaves, stems, trunk, and roots. Every single one of these have an important purpose. Trees are made up roughly of 5% leaves, 15% stems, 60% trunk and 20% roots. One large/mature tree can provide a days’ supply of oxygen for four people.
Trees release oxygen.
You got it! That is what we breathe in. Oxygen is released by the tree. So, trees are absolutely necessary for life. The best sustainable brands appreciate trees and understand their value in the world, and that is why everything they release into the world is either recyclable, compostable, or certified sustainable.
Sustainable toilet paper contributes to the oxygen level for generations to come.
By planting trees, we are contributing to the employment of our fellow citizens, along with ensuring adequate oxygen supply for the people who come after us. Using the process of photosynthesis, leaves on trees pull in carbon dioxide and water. They require very little effort from humans. Earth's atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. Earth is losing oxygen daily as humans chop down trees. Sustainable brands are planting them.
We all have to buy toilet tissue paper, so why not buy something sustainable and from a brand that is committed to giving back to earth.
Many sustainable brands plant one tree for every subscription box sold. You can contribute to the future oxygen source by purchasing this sustainable paper. It is something you have to purchase anyway, so purchase with intention and from a brand that is committed to giving back. Choose to be a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem.
Be a part of the solution, and take care of earth.
Regular toilet paper takes a lot of trees to create. The best sustainable toilet paper brands have fixed this situation with a product that is sustainable and plants trees. It is toilet paper that gives back for the future.
Why Trees Matter More Than Most People Realize
Trees do far more than provide shade and lumber. They absorb carbon dioxide and release the oxygen that every living creature depends on, while their root systems hold soil in place and their canopies regulate local temperature and rainfall patterns. A single mature tree can produce enough oxygen to support two people for an entire year, and forests collectively act as one of the planet's largest carbon sinks. When forests are cleared faster than they can regrow — which is exactly what happens when paper production relies heavily on virgin timber — the balance between carbon absorption and carbon release starts to tip in the wrong direction.
The Connection Between Everyday Products and Deforestation
It's easy to overlook the link between something as ordinary as toilet paper and large-scale deforestation, but the paper industry remains one of the biggest drivers of tree loss worldwide. Choosing products made from recycled fiber instead of virgin pulp directly reduces the demand that drives new logging. It's a small decision repeated at scale — millions of households making the same switch — that adds up to meaningfully less pressure on forest ecosystems, the wildlife that depends on them, and the oxygen-producing capacity they provide.
What Individuals Can Actually Do
Systemic problems like deforestation can feel too large for any one household to influence, but consumer choices do shift markets over time. Buying recycled paper products, supporting reforestation efforts, and simply being mindful of paper consumption in daily life are all small, achievable actions. None of these steps require dramatic lifestyle changes, and collectively they help preserve the forests future generations will depend on for clean air, stable climates, and biodiversity.