Sugarcane vs tree-based toilet paper, here's why it wins

Feature
BambooSugarcane
TreesTrees
Time to harvest-ready12-13 months10-30 years
CO₂ EfficiencyHighsugarcane is a C4 plant, one of the most photosynthetically efficient crops on Earth, fixing carbon fast during its 12-month cycleLowerstandard (C3) photosynthesis, and it takes decades to lock in the same carbon
Needs pesticides
Water usageLowHigh
Regrows after harvestYesNo replanting neededNoMust be replanted
Harvests per planting3-4Harvests before the field needs replanting1Each tree is felled once and gone
Impact on forestsNo deforestationContributes to deforestation
Softness & strengthSoft + strongNaturally low lintVariesOften weaker or rougher
BiodegradabilityFastSlower
HypoallergenicYes
Vegan-friendlyYes
Free from microplasticsYes
Made without single-use plasticYes
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One tonne of sugarcane paper can

save around 8 trees

compared to standard wood-based paper.

Did you know?

Upcycled

Plant Fibre

Turns agricultural waste into paper

Up to

50%

Lower water footprint

No Deforestation

Protects forests & wildlife