Show Mother Earth some love, on the toilet and off! EarthDay.org’s official theme for 2023? “Invest in Our Planet.” And we couldn’t agree more. In fact, it’s basically our whole personality. Plus, Earth Month gives the Bim Bam Boo crew THE perfect excuse to talk about our fave things ever: sustainability and TP!
Did you know composting toilets and bamboo toilet paper are two eco-friendly bathroom solutions that are rising in popularity as people become more aware of the environmental impact of traditional toilet systems? It’s true! In this blog post, we'll explain what composting toilets are, why bamboo toilet paper is great for use in tandem with them, and why they're both awesome for the planet.
Ewww…What’s a Composting Toilet?
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Long story short: composting toilets are a type of toilet that uses little to no water and converts human waste into compost that can be used as fertilizer.
The way a composting toilet works is relatively simple: instead of flushing waste away with water, it is collected in a container below the toilet seat. A mixture of sawdust or other organic material is added to the container to absorb moisture and control odor. Over time, the waste breaks down into compost, which can then be used as a nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants.
Composting toilets have several benefits over traditional toilets. Firstly, they use much less water - traditional flush toilets can use up to 5 gallons per flush, while composting toilets use little to no water at all. This can save thousands of gallons of water per year. Additionally, composting toilets help to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or polluting waterways.
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Is Bamboo Better? Spoiler Alert: IT IS
First of all, bamboo is a sustainable, renewable resource and one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It can grow up to 35 inches in a mere 24 hours, and because it doesn't require much water or fertilizer to grow, bamboo is an excellent, environmentally-friendly choice for paper manufacturing. It’s also naturally antibacterial, making bamboo an ideal alternative for use in personal hygiene products.
Another significant advantage of bamboo toilet paper is that it's biodegradable AND compostable! Unlike traditional toilet paper, which can take years to decompose due to chemical additives, bamboo toilet paper breaks down quickly and easily. This means that it won't contribute to landfill waste or pollute the environment. Win-win!
Not to mention, bamboo toilet paper is incredibly soft and gentle on the skin, making it a pleasant experience wherever you’re wiping. It's also strong and durable, so you don't have to worry about it falling apart or tearing when you need it most.
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A Match Made in Heaven: Bamboo Toilet Paper + Composting Toilets
Simply put, composting toilets require a specific balance of carbon and nitrogen to work effectively. Bamboo toilet paper is high in carbon, which helps to balance out the nitrogen-rich human waste. This means that bamboo toilet paper can help to speed up the composting process and produce high-quality compost that can be used as fertilizer for plants.
Give a 💩, Make the Switch!
Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle? We’ve got you. Bim Bam Boo toilet paper is an excellent choice for use in both regular toilets and composting toilets. It's sustainable, renewable, biodegradable, soft, strong, and our packaging is even on point! Give Bim Bam Boo a shot today – check out our selection of toilet paper, tissue tubes, and more in our store.
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