| f the most used items in the restroom is toilet paper. | | | | we normally use at home; jumbo, which is typically |
| We use a lot of toilet paper rolls without even | | | | used in public restroom; and jumbo junior, which is |
| thinking how this humble piece is produced or what | | | | smaller than jumbo and usually used with small |
| materials go into its production. However, being | | | | dispensers when only a small space is available. |
| aware of environmental issues, we have many things | | | | Most people know the difference between 1-ply |
| to consider first before we buy toilet paper. This is | | | | toilet paper and 2-ply toilet paper. Some brands are |
| especially true for those who are in charge of buying | | | | available in 4-ply versions as well. Two- (or four) ply |
| janitorial supplies for their office or company because | | | | toilet paper is usually softer and gentler on the skin |
| they buy in large quantities and their decision affects | | | | but more expensive. Each type can be further |
| hundreds of others within their organization. Toilet | | | | classified according to purpose such as ultra soft and |
| paper may seem like an insignificant item among | | | | ultra strong. Some environmentally people go for 1-ply |
| other janitorial supplies like cleaning chemicals, wiper | | | | since it uses less paper and less expensive but does |
| and rags, floor and carpet care products, but buyers | | | | almost the same thing as the premium 2-ply or even |
| will still have to consider costs, size, style and | | | | 4-ply versions with inks, fragrances, wax or lotion. |
| softness when choosing the right toilet paper. For | | | | However, if you want an even greener option, you |
| some people, even color matter as well. There has to | | | | can opt for 100% recycled toilet paper. Many people |
| be a way to save money on toilet paper and still | | | | are still afraid of using such kind of toilet paper |
| satisfy the preferences of users. | | | | because of softness issues. It doesn’t need |
| Depending on your priority, your decision to buy toilet | | | | any further processing as the other types. It may |
| paper can be based on cost, type of toilet paper, | | | | not be as fine and soft as the traditional toilet paper, |
| raw materials and processes that the toilet paper | | | | but it is definitely better for the environment. |
| goes through. For those who are after more dollar | | | | Recycled toilet paper uses less energy to produce |
| savings, buying cheap toilet paper is the answer. | | | | and if free from any harsh contaminants. |
| Cheap toilet paper may be low-grade which is | | | | You would think toilet paper color wouldn’t |
| coarser and doesn’t go through any | | | | matter but it does. You can either get white or |
| treatment; or mid-grade which is made of treated | | | | brown. White toilet paper goes through a bleaching |
| and bleached paper. However, it may not be the | | | | process to give it a white clean look but cost more. |
| most comfortable toilet paper to use and employees | | | | Brown toilet paper doesn’t and comes as |
| might complain. The purchaser must therefore | | | | naturally colored, contains fewer contaminants. It |
| balance savings and quality. Toilet paper comes in | | | | may be available in off-white color as well.. |
| three main styles – standard, which is what | | | | |