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January 9, 2026

Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but their actual environmental impacts vary

By ISABELLA O'MALLEY
Associated Press

Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals that can pollute the environment.

Experts say more consumers are seeking toilet paper made from recycled content or sustainable materials, but it can be hard to know what to look for.


 
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