How Bamboo Paper Is Making a Difference in The Fight Against Deforestation
With the effect of climate change on our planet, now more than ever, we must consider the environmental impact of our actions. According to Climate.gov, since 1880 the earth’s temperature has risen by 0.08°C every decade, and although that doesn’t seem like a lot, it takes a considerable amount of energy to raise the average temperature of the earth’s surface. Due to the temperature rise, our planet is massively struggling, and it is important to make changes wherever we can.
Despite climate change being a worldwide issue with many contributors, deforestation plays a huge part in it. As a whole, we heavily rely on paper products, from printing paper, toilet paper, receipts, to wallpaper, cardboard boxes, and the newspapers we read on a Sunday morning – the demand for paper never seems to decrease.
Unfortunately, due to this, large forests across the globe are disappearing at an alarming rate, with many regions not being monitored or sourced sustainably. The act of deforestation causes a cascade of negative effects, including an increase in greenhouse gases, loss of wildlife and habitats, and flooding. The WWF states that deforestation contributes to 10% of climate change, which can be reduced if we start to change our habits.
Why you should swap to bamboo products
1. Sustainability – as mentioned above, bamboo is a fast-growing, renewable resource that does not contribute to global warming, unlike traditional wood products. Bamboo toilet roll also biodegrades almost immediately after being flushed, which is not the case with many virgin and recycled rolls.
2. Luxurious qualities – bamboo paper will always meet customer satisfaction! Despite it being slightly more expensive, bamboo tissue is soft and gentle on the skin, with naturally occurring anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic properties, which you will not find with cheaper traditional toilet rolls that tend to be scratchy feeling and flimsy. Not only is bamboo better for the environment but for your skin too.
3. Cost-effective – although bamboo tissue might be more expensive than traditional toilet rolls, it is cost-effective in the long run. Bamboo is naturally more durable than virgin or recycled paper, as it has a higher tensile strength. This means bamboo rolls will last much longer, without ripping and breaking every time you need a new sheet.
4. Brand image – by choosing bamboo products, you can show others that your business demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This can help to attract environmentally conscious customers, who agree and support your efforts to make a difference.
So, why not join the fight against deforestation? By choosing our bamboo products, you can do your part in creating a greener future. Even though swapping your toilet or kitchen roll is a relatively small change in the combat against climate change, every action helps, no matter how big or small. If everyone makes the effort to change their habits, the environment will always benefit from it. In the UK alone, a single person uses around 127 toilet rolls per year, so if you multiply that by the entire population, swapping to bamboo tissue can help make an impact!
By choosing Tiboo Pure Bamboo products, you can help to preserve forestry around the world for future generations to enjoy. All of our products are FSC approved, so you can be confident that you will receive items that are sustainably sourced and promote a healthy forest market. Please feel free to browse our range of products on our website today or if you’re ready to commit, subscribe and save 10%! For any questions, contact us today and we will be happy to help.
