This year, I solemnly resolve to switch from planet-killing conventional toilet paper to eco-friendly recycled toilet paper. Most of my green practices end up saving me money: buying secondhand, eating lower on the food chain, and conserving electricity. However, every once in a while my frugality and eco-consciousness conflict. I just couldn’t fathom spending extra money on something like toilet paper.
I already avoided buying almost all other paper products, so I figured I was doing enough. I had this nagging feeling, though, that my T.P. preferences needed to change. But why? Would buying recycled toilet paper make much of a difference? I learned that we wipe out virgin forests by supporting conventional brands. Read more about it here.
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