PFAS Toilet Paper: The “Forever Chemicals” You Never Asked For (But Definitely Got in Your TP)Updated 6 months ago
Ah, PFAS—the chemical guest that crashes the party and refuses to leave. These “forever chemicals” aren’t just lurking in your non-stick pans and waterproof jackets; they’ve made their sneaky way into places like food packaging, drinking water, and—brace yourself—toilet paper. Yes, even that simple daily wipe isn’t safe from a little toxic chemistry lesson.
So... What exactly is PFAS?
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (yes, that’s a real thing, not a spell from Harry Potter), are chemicals used to repel water, grease, and, as some companies hope, common sense. These bad boys are found in everything from non-stick cookware to waterproof mascara to regular toilet paper. Yes, the toilet paper that is sitting in your bathroom right now. That innocent-looking roll in your bathroom might be packed with these toxic chemicals. So next time you’re wiping, just know you might be getting more than you bargained for and asked for.
Why Should You Care About PFAS?
Picture this: a chemical that’s in your body and the environment forever. It’s the guest that never leaves, even after you’ve put the chairs up and turned off the lights. PFAS are little buggers that have been linked to all kinds of bad stuff: cancer, liver damage, hormone disruption, immune issues—the works. If you didn’t already have enough to stress about, now you can worry about PFAS joining the party every time you wipe. These chemicals stick around in the environment and can make their way into drinking water, food, and even—you guessed it—toilet paper. Yup, you could be wiping with a chemical cocktail. Cheers to that.
Regular Toilet Paper: The PFAS Parade
Now let’s talk about regular toilet paper, shall we? You’d think its only job would be to, well, clean up after you, but no, it has to bring along its own set of problems. Many regular toilet papers are bleached within an inch of their lives to get that “pristine” white look (because we all know colorless toilet paper is crucial). In that bleaching process, harmful chemicals like dioxins and chlorine are used, often with PFAS tagging along as a bonus feature. So, every time you wipe, you’re not just cleaning yourself—you’re giving your body and the environment a hit of chemical goodness. That’s right, you’re not just wiping away the mess; you’re wiping with a mess.
Bambooty Bamboo Toilet Paper: The PFAS-Free Savior
Here’s where our Bambooty bamboo toilet paper comes in, cape flying in the eco-friendly wind. It’s sustainable, biodegradable, and doesn’t need all that unnecessary bleaching nonsense—it's naturally unbleached, giving it a subtle, natural look that says, “I’m here to wipe, not wreck your health.” You get all the softness without the chlorine, dioxins, or PFAS. That’s right, no shady chemicals tagging along for the ride. It's your best option for toilet paper without PFAs. Bamboo grows like a weed (in the best way possible), so it’s kind to the planet while keeping your tush clean without the bonus side of toxins.
Not only is bamboo one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth (meaning it’s super sustainable), but bamboo toilet paper is also 100% biodegradable and doesn’t need a chemical treatment to turn it into something you actually want to use. So, while regular TP is busy bathing itself in bleach and forever chemicals, our Bambooty bamboo TP keeps it real, natural, and unbleached.
The Bottom Line
Look, if you’re still using regular toilet paper, you’re basically wiping with a chemistry set. Bleached, chemical-laden, PFAS-packed—your average roll has more toxins than it has sheets. Meanwhile, our bamboo toilet paper is over here living its best life: unbleached, PFAS-free, and sustainable, with none of the harmful chemicals. It's soft (yes, it’s 3-ply), strong, and won’t leave you (or the planet) questioning your life choices.
So, ditch the toxic wipe and switch to our Bambooty bamboo toilet paper, your best no PFAs toilet paper option. Your behind and the overall and long-term health of you and your loved ones will thank you, not to mention the planet too.