Millions of people use toilet paper every day; it’s a commodity that’s grown indispensable to our everyday lives. Though there are prophecies of this bathroom staple’s impending extinction on our shop shelves, its future is unclear. Overuse of toilet paper poses serious health and environmental concerns in France and other Western countries.
The background and effects of toilet paper on the environment
When Joseph Gayetty created toilet paper in the United States in the middle of the 19th century, it immediately spread around the world. This substance is unquestionably helpful, but it is coming under growing fire for having a detrimental effect on the environment, especially because of the pollution and deforestation associated with its manufacture. This ecological consciousness forces us to reconsider its long-term use.
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