After trying to find the brands that they listed, I discovered the easier thing to do would be to look at the brands that we use, and then next time we go to the store, check out which ones have the recyled symbol on them. I also discovered that even though the package says the product is recycled, it could actually only be the inside toilet roll that is recycled, not the toilet paper. Here are some tips from Greenpeace.
Here are a few more ways you can
help protect ancient forests every day:
• Rethink your use of disposable paper products like facial tissue,
paper towels and napkins. Consider using cloth napkins to wipe
your hands and cloth towels to wipe up spills. Think about
purchasing and using a washable handkerchief to blow your nose
instead of facial tissue.
• Buy Recycled. When you buy paper products such as toilet paper
and office paper make sure they have a high level of post-consumer
recycled content – 100% recycled is best.
• Look for the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
logo on wood and paper products. If you cannot
find FSC-certified products, then ask your
retailer to stock them. FSC is the only guarantee
of sustainably managed forests.
I will definitely check the content of my disposable paper products next time I go to the store. How about you?
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Not only can you preserve the earth by using cloths to wipe your face and counters, you can preserve the green in your wallet as well! I buy about 4 rolls of paper towels every two weeks - we use them for everything - but I have over two drawers full of cloth towels! Why have I been spending over $5 every paycheck when I have a free resource at home!?!
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