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re-nest.com - 3/5/2009

Survey: Recycled Toilet Paper?

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We just read a really interesting article in the New York Times on the environmental cost of traditional, super-soft, extra-thick toilet paper. It's pretty eye-opening. Our favorite quote: “No forest of any kind should be used to make toilet paper,” said Dr. Allen Hershkowitz, a senior ...

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members.greenpeace.org - 2/27/2009

Destroying forests to make toilet paper is “worse than driving Hummers”

— members.greenpeace.org — Major newspaper outlets today are buzzing about how Americans' “preference” for soft toilet paper is an absolute... environmental travesty. But is it really a preference, or something that has been sold to us by pulp and paper heavies like ... (more) Destroying forests to make toilet paper is “worse than ...

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inhabitat.com - 3/9/2009

ECO ART: Toilet Paper Roll Cut-Outs

— inhabitat.com — Yuken Teryua ’s work proves that discarded everyday objects can be re-invented into something elegant and beautiful.... The Japanese artist crafts toilet paper rolls with a level of detail so that they adopt a new identity as delicately ... (more) ECO ART: Toilet Paper Roll Cut-Outs

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bathroomsprayers.com - 3/8/2009

TOILET PAPER VS. HAND BIDET SPRAYERS

— bathroomsprayers.com — The amount of toilet paper used every year in the US is staggering. At a time when... record numbers of people are losing their jobs wouldn’t it be wonderful to find a way to save money and also help our environment at the same time? And what if this “way” also helped us, in terms of health, ... (more) TOILET PAPER VS. HAND BIDET SPRAYERS

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Survey: Recycled Toilet Paper? From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes
Apartment Therapy — Do you use recycled toilet paper? You might be surprised (like we were) to learn how much water is wasted and what types of trees are being cut down to make super-cushy, premium brand TP. Also: We're curious whether or not you use a garbage disposal, and whether or not you've ever used milk and yogurt as a facial cleanser? And we're looking at some beautiful recycled felt pillows and a table that grows veggies. Get all the links after the jump. It's Kitchen & Bath month, so we're spending a little time on earth-friendly bath ...