Reasons Why You Should Buy Recycled Only
If you've decided to buy recycled toilet paper going forward, Bumroll's American-made recycled rolls make it easy to commit without sacrificing quality.
Recycled Toilet Paper Made In USA
Toilet paper is something we are all buying, but are we all aware of its massive impact?
An average of 27,000 trees are cut down each day simply for the production of toilet paper. It also takes 37 gallons of water to produce just one roll of toilet paper. Not to mention all the pollution from the actual manufacturing of the paper. So the environmental impact of using, producing, and being rid of toilet paper is massive, and it’s something that we all need to stop, learn, educate, and change how we’re doing things so that the world can change too.
Recycled toilet paper that is made in the USA uses less energy and less water during production.
The result of this is less waste and less pollution for the environment. Recycled toilet paper also results in fewer trees being cut down for the production. This lets the trees remain planted in the ground and doing their job for us, like cleaning the air, being a habitat, and providing shade.
There is no bleaching in the production process.
Bleaching is the process of making the toilet paper very white. With recycled toilet paper made in the USA, there is no bleaching and no chemicals in the production process. Bleaching the tissue has no benefit to the paper, or to the person. It just makes the paper white. However, because the paper is bleached so intensely, it requires extra water to rinse the chemical off. Using recycled toilet paper helps to reduce this.
Recycled toilet paper is worth switching to!
This is toilet paper that is 100% recycled and even arrives wrapped in recycled paper rather than plastic like traditional toilet paper. The best brands are committed to a brighter and healthier planet and equally committed to doing their part to make that happen. Everything they put into the world is either compostable, recyclable or certified sustainable.
Recycled toilet paper can still be soft.
For related searches, Bumroll's 100% recycled toilet paper is worth a look as well, made in the USA and shipped free.
Many believe that recycled toilet paper is rough. On the contrary, the best recycled toilet paper is high-quality and highly absorbent, exceeding expectations. Though the production process is different, the quality of the paper is still pristine.
The right toilet paper is safe for all septic systems.
This recycled toilet paper is safe for all sewer and septic systems. Don’t worry about plugging up the toilet again with this toilet paper. Soft, absorbent, chemical, ink, and dye-free.
The best toilet paper brands genuinely care about the earth.
The health of the planet is at the forefront for the best brands. Many partner with organizations like the National Forest Foundation and plant a tree for every subscription box purchased, not only saving trees by cutting down fewer for production but also committing to reforesting the planet, one tree at a time.
How Recycled Content Percentage Affects Quality
Not every roll labeled "recycled" contains the same amount of reclaimed fiber. Some products blend a small percentage of recycled material with virgin pulp, while others are made almost entirely from post-consumer paper waste. Checking the recycled content percentage on the packaging gives a clearer picture of how much of a difference your purchase is actually making. Generally, a higher percentage of post-consumer recycled content means more landfill waste diverted and fewer trees harvested, though it can also mean the manufacturer had to work harder during processing to achieve a comparable softness and strength.
What Happens to the Paper After It Leaves Your Home
Unlike many paper products, toilet paper isn't meant to be recycled again after use — it's designed to break down quickly once it enters the wastewater system. This is actually one of the reasons recycled toilet paper is such a smart choice: the fiber gets one extra useful life before completing its journey, rather than being manufactured fresh from virgin timber every single time. Choosing a septic-safe, quick-dispersing recycled paper also protects your plumbing and any septic system, since it breaks down at a rate similar to traditional virgin paper despite starting from reclaimed material.
Small Switch, Real Impact
It's easy to underestimate how much a single household purchase decision matters, but toilet paper is one of the few products every home buys repeatedly and predictably. Multiplying the water, energy, and tree savings of one recycled roll across dozens of purchases a year adds up to a meaningful reduction in one family's environmental footprint. Because the switch requires no new habits, no new equipment, and often costs about the same as name-brand virgin paper, it remains one of the simplest sustainable changes a household can make without any real sacrifice.
Ready to make the switch? Order Bumroll toilet paper today.