Sugarcane vs Bamboo Toilet Paper

Sugarcane toilet paper is an innovative option that has many benefits for both the biosphere and your bottom! It is made using the waste product from the sugarcane industry, which previously was disposed of by being burnt in a toxic cloud of ‘black snow’. Instead, the waste product, or bagasse, is used in much the same way as the raw material used in traditional toilet paper to create a remarkably environmentally friendly toilet paper.

Fast fact: Sugarcane toilet paper biodegrades in just 4 seconds!

Much like bamboo, sugar cane has a rapid growth cycle and so is an altogether more sustainable resource than creating toilet paper from hardwood trees. The production process also requires less water and fewer chemicals, further reducing the environmental impact of sugarcane paper. This produces a naturally strong and super soft eco friendly toilet paper that biodegrades in seconds and never causes blockages in the water system.

The bottom line: sugarcane toilet rolls are an extremely sustainable and biodegradable option for anyone wanting to make a positive difference to their environmental impact.

The benefits of bamboo as a sustainable material are widely recognised and there are now a number of bamboo toilet rolls on the market. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world - it is actually a grass - and regenerates through its root system, meaning that even if you chop it down, it can still regrow without the need for replanting. In fact, bamboo takes just a year to reach maturity, whereas hardwood trees, from which traditional toilet paper is made, can take more than 10 years.

Fast fact: bamboo toilet paper is naturally antifungal and antibacterial!

Swapping to bamboo toilet paper is a sustainable choice for many reasons. Firstly, it helps to reduce deforestation, which is a number one contributor to global warming. Deforestation also causes harm to the animal and plant worlds as habitats are destroyed in the process, so much so that a number of wildlife species are now classed as vulnerable and even face extinction. Bamboo can also thrive without the need for extensive irrigation or the use of pesticides or fertilisers, the overuse of which can be harmful to the environment. Its fibrous structure produces a loo roll that is soft and strong and that is naturally antibacterial, antifungal and hypoallergenic.

The bottom line: bamboo toilet paper is an incredibly eco-friendly option and being naturally antibacterial and antifungal is an added bonus in the bathroom!

When you consider that the average person uses over 100 loo rolls a year, and most of these come from chopping down trees around the world, then it makes even more sense to choose environmentally friendly toilet paper products. At Tiboo, we’ve made it easy for customers to make a conscious decision about making their bathrooms greener with our range of sustainable products. As well as sugarcane toilet paper and bamboo toilet paper, we offer eco-friendly bathroom cleaning products, hand washes and beauty products. And, our eco friendly toilet rolls are available with 10% off on subscription, with free delivery included.