'Don't fix what's not broken': Here's why the internet is shocked by this woman's idea for an alternative to toilet paper
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In 2020, at the start of the pandemic, we saw how people frantically scurried to stock up on toilet paper, showing just how important it is to have plenty of rolls in every home around the world.
Considering the growing importance of environmental responsibility, the internet is in shock at this woman's proposal to replace disposable toilet paper with 'reusable' ones.
We'll admit, the concept of reusable toilet paper is undoubtedly a strange one and may take some getting used to. But one woman is insisting that we should prevent the use of single-use toilet paper and, rather, make the switch to the bizarre alternative.
A member of a sustainability company named Net Zero took to TikTok to campaign for this bathroom measure, and it wasn't long before her video started making the rounds on social media.
Soon enough, most of the internet had seen it – not everyone was a fan, though.
The reusable wipes are made from organic cotton and are meant to be used along with a bidet.
How? It's pretty simple to use (apparently). The person just has to rinse themselves with water after their business and then use the cloth to wipe. The cloth can then be put into a laundry bag or basket, machine washed in hot water, dried - and then it's ready to be reused.
Unsurprisingly, the idea didn't go down too well with the public…
'Sorry, no. I am all about saving the earth, but this is too far,' one person wrote in the comments section of the now-viral video. 'Hard pass,' added another.
'Don't fix what's not broken,' said a third, adding: 'Sure, you are helping the environment but not your water bill.'
Others, though, chimed in to show support for the concept, pointing out that there was virtually no difference between reusable toilet paper and reusable cloth nappies.
'I love how people think this is gross but forget that we used cloth diapers for babies until like the 40s,' one user went on to say.
Some even claimed that it is pretty standard practice for them to rinse themselves with water after using the restroom, so this is no longer surprising on their part.
'This is standard in Italy,' said one user, with another chiming in: 'Here in the Philippines, if you have bidet and soap, you're good to go.'
While we applaud the initiative and the woman for doing her part to help the environment, we can't help but wonder if these 'reusable' toilet paper alternatives are genuinely sustainable in the long run...
Members, what are your thoughts on this? Would you be willing to try this eco-friendly toilet paper, or is it straight off your shopping list? Share your opinions with us in the comments!
Considering the growing importance of environmental responsibility, the internet is in shock at this woman's proposal to replace disposable toilet paper with 'reusable' ones.
We'll admit, the concept of reusable toilet paper is undoubtedly a strange one and may take some getting used to. But one woman is insisting that we should prevent the use of single-use toilet paper and, rather, make the switch to the bizarre alternative.
A member of a sustainability company named Net Zero took to TikTok to campaign for this bathroom measure, and it wasn't long before her video started making the rounds on social media.
Soon enough, most of the internet had seen it – not everyone was a fan, though.
A woman shocked the internet when she explained why people should use reusable toilet paper. Credit: Pexels/Vlada Karpovich.
The reusable wipes are made from organic cotton and are meant to be used along with a bidet.
How? It's pretty simple to use (apparently). The person just has to rinse themselves with water after their business and then use the cloth to wipe. The cloth can then be put into a laundry bag or basket, machine washed in hot water, dried - and then it's ready to be reused.
Unsurprisingly, the idea didn't go down too well with the public…
'Sorry, no. I am all about saving the earth, but this is too far,' one person wrote in the comments section of the now-viral video. 'Hard pass,' added another.
'Don't fix what's not broken,' said a third, adding: 'Sure, you are helping the environment but not your water bill.'
Others, though, chimed in to show support for the concept, pointing out that there was virtually no difference between reusable toilet paper and reusable cloth nappies.
'I love how people think this is gross but forget that we used cloth diapers for babies until like the 40s,' one user went on to say.
Some even claimed that it is pretty standard practice for them to rinse themselves with water after using the restroom, so this is no longer surprising on their part.
'This is standard in Italy,' said one user, with another chiming in: 'Here in the Philippines, if you have bidet and soap, you're good to go.'
While we applaud the initiative and the woman for doing her part to help the environment, we can't help but wonder if these 'reusable' toilet paper alternatives are genuinely sustainable in the long run...
Members, what are your thoughts on this? Would you be willing to try this eco-friendly toilet paper, or is it straight off your shopping list? Share your opinions with us in the comments!
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Poor bloody internet! Call the wahmbulance!
