Green Living

Here is another example of using toilet paper rolls as art. Artist Yuken Teruya uses cardboard toilet paper tubes as the basis for a cut out of a tree, as though the tree is springing into life from the toilet paper roll itself. Intensely detailed branches carved into the cardboard give these sculptures an atmosphere of stillness and beauty.

Thanks to Lost at E Minor for the pic!

Did you know that at least 400,000 trees would be saved if EVERY home in the U.S. replaced just one roll of toilet paper made from virgin pulp with one roll of toilet paper made from recycled paper? That can’t be much to ask, right?

Soft toilet paper is made from trees that are cut down, which also affects the forests and the entire surrounding environment and ecosystem. Using recycled toilet paper decreases the need for cutting down trees for this everyday household product.

Not all recycled toilet paper is made equal though, see the EPA guidelines for recycled toilet paper.

Check out the selection of recycled toilet paper at ToiletPaperWorld.com and start saving trees today!

So far I’ve seen toilet paper art and recycled toilet paper roll art. But this is the first time that I’ve seen any recycled toilet art!

This toilet go cart actually runs! It tops out at 35 mph. There are six toilet paper roll dispensers as well, a nice touch to the bathroom theme. Dave, the man who made this go-cart, also uses miniature cars for custom USB drives.

Recycling is a big theme here at ToiletPaperWorld.com, so we give a big two thumbs up for this recycled toilet vehicle.

Thanks to Inhabit for the photo!

Celebrate Earth Day at ToiletPaperWorld.com. Discounts on recycled toilet paper and recycled paper towels by Boardwalk Green.

CLICK HERE to view ALL discounted products.

*Sale prices valid until 4/25/2010. Sale prices are final and include member discount.

Buying recycled paper products made from recycled paper helps reduce the need for virgin wood pulp and deforestation. Recycled toilet paper and paper towels are earth friendly, sustainable products. Buying eco-friendly products is a great first step towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Leave a smaller carbon footprint by buying recycled paper towels and toilet paper!

Boardwalk Green and Boardwalk Green PLUS products are Green Seal certified, exceeding EPA guidelines for post-consumer wastepaper content. Recycled toilet paper and recycled paper towels are processed chlorine-free, releasing less chemicals into the environment. Choose Boardwalk Green for quality recycled paper products for your home, business, or office today.

This year, make a smaller carbon footprint while you spring clean with environmentally friendly cleaning products! See all Spring Cleaning Products on sale at ToiletPaperWorld.com

Spring Cleaning Tips for Green Cleaning

Use Recycled Paper Towels

Sunrise Recycled Paper Towels. A greener way to clean for spring! Buy a case of recycled paper towels from ToiletPaperWorld.com for an even lower price for an earth-friendly cleaning choice.

Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

Another economical and eco-friendly choice for cleaning is Microfiber Cloths – on sale this week only at ToiletPaperWorld.com. Microfiber cleaning cloths are reusable cleaning cloths, and can be washed up to 100 times!

See all spring cleaning products that are on sale.  Remember, ToiletPaperWorld.com offers free shipping on orders over $75!

Consumer Reports says testers have found lots of green products are duds, but a few are worth trying. “When it comes to green cleaners and paper products, our testers have found that quality varies a lot,” said Lisa Lee Freeman of Shop Smart.

Take dishwasher detergents: ”The best-performing ones usually have phosphates, which are bad for the environment,” said Freeman. But phosphate-free dishwasher detergents are not great cleaners. However, a few are worth trying, including ones from Biokleen, Ecover, and Method. Another plus, you don’t have to pay a premium for them.

Then there’s toilet paper; of the 16 products tested, most of the recycled toilet papers weren’t as tough or as soft as conventional ones.

“But we did find that recycled toilet paper broke down easily in our disintegration tests and that’s good for your septic systems and the environment,” said Freeman. Marcal Small Steps is a good green choice and it’s also less expensive than some big brand names, so it’ll save you some green at the store too.

(Marcal also makes Sunrise Toilet Paper, one of the top selling toilet paper products from ToiletPaperWorld.com)

Thanks to KGO-TV for the article.

Recycled, Green, Eco-Friendly- what does it all mean? With all of the “green” products flooding the market, it’s difficult for the average consumers to figure it all out.

Here’s the real facts- the EPA minimum guidelines for toilet paper are at least 20% recycled content and 20% post-consumer waste. Recycled content means it was recovered and is being used again. This can be before or after a consumer uses it. Post-consumer specifically means that this content has reached the marketplace and has been used by consumers. Many brands like Sunrise Toilet Paper by Marcal exceed these expectations- Sunrise toilet paper is made from 100% recycled content and 60% post-consumer.

(I know it’s funny to think of post-consumer content when it comes to toilet paper, but trust me, its not what you think. Any type of paper can be used.)

So if any products claim they are recycled, or green, check the stats. If they don’t meet the EPA guidelines, then you really aren’t helping the environment.

I saw this awesome piece of Wall Art made out of toilet paper rolls and couldn’t resist sharing! What a great, inexpensive, eco-friendly, and creative piece of art. Haven’t seen one like this yes!   (Kudos to the YayEveryday Blog for the find.)

You asked, we listened.  Thanks to everyone who had requested more green, recycled products and eco-friendly cleaners! We are pleased to announce ToiletPaperWorld.com will now add the following product lines to our list of Eco-Friendly Products:  (Select Items from each line are ON SALE this week, 10/19-10/25)

Nature’s Source Cleaning Products
The skeptics of the effectiveness of green cleaning products have finally met their match with Nature’s Source Cleaners.  These natural cleaners (made only from organic ingredients such as plant-based cleaners, purified water, lactic acid, and corn-based ethanol) are the first products to earn the GREEN Good Housekeeping Seal. This denotes Natures Source products as meeting the  traditional Good Housekeeping Seal standards, plus an additional set of Green requirements.  From the makers of Windex & Scrubbing Bubbles, Nature’s Source Product Line includes: Glass & Surface Cleaner, All Purpose Cleaner, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, & Bathroom Cleaner.

Atlas Green Heritage Toilet Paper
This line of recycled paper products bears the ultimate mark of eco-friendliness: The Green Seal.  All Green Seal products are made from 100% recycled paper, are chlorine free, and are biodegradable.  Plus, the use of Green Heritage products qualifies you for L.E.E.D. certification points!  Recycled Products include: 1 ply toilet paper, 2 ply toilet paper,  jumbo toilet paper, and super jumbo toilet paper

Boardwalk Green Recycled Paper Products
For those of us that would like to go green but may not have the financial resources necessary to do so, this new line of eco-friendly, natural  & recycled toilet paper and paper towels is the perfect solution. An environmentally conscious and economically smart choice, Boardwalk Green & Boardwalk Green PLUS (the premium line) offer a variety of 1 ply toilet paper, 2 ply toilet paper, jumbo bathroom tissue, multi fold paper towels, C Fold Paper Towels, S Fold paper towels, & hardwound paper towels.

As always, thank you for your continued support of these green, natural, & biodegradable products and of ToiletPaperWorld.com.  We are thrilled to have you as a customer.

Its no secret we love toilet paper here at ToiletPaperWorld.com.  We live, breath, and dream about at night.  Whether its 1-ply or 2-ply, Charmin or Cottonelle, it’s constantly on our minds.

But if we had to pick another love, the runner up would have to be the green and eco-friendly products category.  And according to our sales numbers – so do you.  Therefore, in appreciation for your continuous commitment to preserving the environment, ToiletPaperWorld.com will be giving away FREE reusable shopping bags with all orders placed before Friday, 9/11 at 5 pm.    Traditional plastic bags account for approxiametely 12 million barrels of oil and 14 million trees wasted each year in production, so please remember to bring these handy bags with you on your next shopping excursion.

Why we love reusable shopping bags:
-    They can hold more than plastic bags
-    They are A LOT sturdier than plastics bags  = No messy bag-break cleanups
-    You can carry more at once
-    THEY’RE GREAT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!

We hope you enjoy your FREE reusable green bag and use them often!  Please remember to place your order by Friday, 9/11 at 5 pm to be eligible for this offer.

* Bags ship separately from order; Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery
** Bags are truly FREE – the shipping & handling is on us!