Life cycle of a
toilet paper
BY: NAM, WILSON, KARMEN AND BRYSON
History of a toilet paper
Paper became widely available in the 15th century, but in the
Western world, modern commercially available toilet paper didn't
originate until 1857, when Joseph Gayetty of New York marketed
a "Medicated Paper, for the Water-Closet,” sold in packages of
500 sheets for 50 cents.
The full life cycle of a toilet paper
The full life cycle of toilet tissue is included, from forestry to pulp
manufacture, papermaking, converting, packaging, distribution,
disposal of used packaging and wastewater treatment for used
tissue.
The 4Rs
Reuse: You can cut down on trash and cost by making your seed-
starting pots out of toilet paper rolls. Simply cut the rolls in half, fold
them on the bottom, fill them with soil and seeds and place them in a
waterproof container near a window with lots of sunlight.
Recycle: So, you can recycle toilet paper tubes, but not with regular
paper. Instead, you have to put it with cardboard materials because
they’re similar in composition. Any local recycling center will accept
your toilet paper tubes with cardboard.
Refuse: refuse waste. Say no to things people offer you that you
don't need and refuse to buy products that can be harmful to the
environment.
Reduce: waste by not generating in the first place. Buy in bulk, rent,
repair, shop at second hand stores etc.
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