Tissues, toilet paper and paper towels. These make up some of the most mundane aspects of our lives, ones we seldom give a thought to, yet they're items that many of us would be hard pressed to do without. Unfortunately, many of these products are made using trees harvested in Canada's Boreal Forests, breeding grounds for nearly half of North America's bird species.
By making the right purchase decisionss, you can do your part to stop the destruction of Canada's boreal forests.
If you must buy these products, choose paper products with recycled content, especially post-consumer fibers, which are recovered from paper that was previously used by consumers. It's also best to buy paper products that are labeled totally chlorine-free (TCF), or processed chlorine-free (PCF).
The best tissue brands to buy are 100% recycled and include Fluff Out, Hankies, Marcal and Seventh Generation.
The best brands of toilet paper include 365 (Whole Foods), Ambiance, April Soft, Best Value, Earth First, Fiesta, Marcal, Planet, Pert, Seventh Generation and Softpac.
100% recycled paper towel brands include 365 (Whole Foods), Atlantic, Best Value, Earth First, Fiesta, Pert, Marcal, Planet and Seventh Generation.
For a more comprehensive list, visit the website of the Natural Resource Defense Council.
Posted by Dawn
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