Changing your behavior regarding tissue paper use is a simple and immediate way to make a significant environmental impact. About two-thirds of tissue paper use occurs at home, while one-third is away from home. Therefore, the majority of tissue purchasing and use is within your control.
Some aspects of the tissue paper market are disturbing and don't make sense to me:
• Almost all heavily advertised tissue products available at your local store are made from trees rather than recycled paper.
• These products come from trees; one tree produces about 100 pounds of paper. A household of four will consume two trees every year when using non-recycled products.
• We have a lot of recycled paper looking for a second use.
• Paper can only be recycled a few times, so a perfect "final use" for recycled paper is tissue paper products.
Some aspects of the tissue paper market are disturbing and don't make sense to me:
• Almost all heavily advertised tissue products available at your local store are made from trees rather than recycled paper.
• These products come from trees; one tree produces about 100 pounds of paper. A household of four will consume two trees every year when using non-recycled products.
• We have a lot of recycled paper looking for a second use.
• Paper can only be recycled a few times, so a perfect "final use" for recycled paper is tissue paper products.