You may be surprised to find there are very few organic choices when it comes to toilet paper. The toilet papers being offered as organic are made from virgin bamboo, a renewable resource.
Where to Buy Organic Toilet Paper
There are a few companies that state they offer organic bamboo toilet paper. While they advertise their products as organic, none bear the logo of either the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) certified organic or GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification. If you wish to use organic toilet paper, these companies are possibly the closest you will get to organic toilet paper.
Consumer Awareness About Organic Toilet Paper
You may pay more for advertised organic toilet paper than you would for post-consumer recycled toilet paper. Consumers need to be aware that both certified organic programs are there for a reason - to ensure the organic consumers their purchases are authentic organic products. Without the certified organic label, you are simply taking the producer's word that the product is organic, however they define organic.
Virgin Bamboo Is Not Necessarily Organic
Virgin bamboo doesn't automatically mean the bamboo is organic. For example, Bambooloo offers virgin bamboo toilet paper but makes no claims of their product being organic. Clearly, companies can produce an organic product without applying for official USDA certification or GOTS certification. However, the application process and regulations are easy enough to follow to obtain that cherished symbol of authenticity.
Wholeroll Organically Grown Bamboo Toilet Paper
The production of Wholeroll organically grown bamboo toilet paper means zero trees wasted, no bleach or chemicals used. This is great news for anyone chemically sensitive and concerned about the environment. With each pack purchased, Wholeroll plants a tree in coordination with Arbor Day Foundation. The trees are planted in the Gulf Coast and islands suffering from storm damage.
Well Manage Forest Harvested Bamboo
In response to the Amazon Q&A section asking about organic certifications, the company states, "Our product is certified through FSC.org C128520 and proudly sourced from well-managed forests." However, this is not related to organic certification, but to well-managed forests with the goal of sustainability. The company describes their product:
- 100% organic unscented tissue (No USDA organic certification or GOTS certification labeling)
- 18 rolls with 200 full 4 1/4" sheets
- 2-ply thickness
- Price: Around $24
Reviews
Most customers are pleased with the product, although many point out the texture isn't as soft as non-organic toilet papers. A few customers are dissatisfied with the texture and thickness.
Caboo Tree Free Bamboo Toilet Paper
Caboo Tree Free bamboo toilet paper states within the description that their toilet paper is made from organically grown bamboo and sugarcane, but no organic certifications are provided.
Caboo Tree Free Eco-Friendly Pluses
Caboo touts their tree free bamboo toilet paper with a list of pros that are very impressive. The list of pros includes, BPA free, hypoallergenic, fragrance free, free of elemental chlorine, paraben free, and non-GMO project verified. The company states, "We are proudly "Panda Friendly" by sourcing bamboo which is not a food source for panda bears." Caboo's manufacturing facility is accredited by BRC, FDA, FSC, and ISO certifications.
- 100% organic bamboo and sugarcane (No USDA or GOTS certifications)
- 2-ply sheets
- 12 double rolls with 300 sheets per roll
- Price: Around $17
Reviews
Most customers are pleased with the product, although some are unhappy with the texture, stating the tissue is rougher than they're accustomed. Other customers complain that the roll is smaller than non-bamboo toilet paper.
Smitten Bathroom Tissue
Smitten bathroom tissue is advertised a lint free, zero waste and chemical free. 100% bamboo is used that is advertised as organically grown, but the USDA organic certification or GOTS organic certification logos don't appear on the listing or packaging.
- 3-ply organic toilet paper (No organic certificate logos)
- 32 rolls of toilet paper (bulk)
- 226 sheet per roll
- No dyes, unbleached and unscented
- Antibacterial and hypoallergenic properties of bamboo
- Price: Around $40
Reviews
The majority of customers are very pleased. Some customers don't like the texture, stating the tissue needs to be softer. The rolls don't have a paper tube in the center so you can't place on a toilet holder.
Shopping for Organic Toilet Paper
If you're shopping for organic toilet paper, be prepared to find a limited selection. The organic toilet paper you'll find is manufactured from bamboo and is available in 2-ply and 3-ply with varying numbers of rolls per package.
