Quilted Northern Ultra Plush® Toilet Paper, 6 Mega Rolls = 24 Regular Rolls, 3-ply Bath Tissue

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Bamboo: “Treeless” alternative that is sustainable and renewable. Uses 80% less water than regular toilet paper production. Softness is of the most important factors consumers take into account when choosing a brand. We graded for softness on a scale of one to five through direct touch. Perforation test New pulp paper is commonly called “virgin” paper since it comes from brand new lumber. For toilet paper, the blend is typically 70% hardwood and 30% softwood. Softwoods like Southern Pine and Douglas Fir have longer fibers that provide more strength while the shorter fibers of hardwoods like Gum, Maple and Oak provide softness. The chlorine dioxide bleach used to process virgin-paper varieties is notoriously harmful to the environment, ranking in the top 10% of hazardous compounds in the US. While there are countless articles about the toxicity of chlorine in virgin paper products, we could not find an exact figure for how much of it is left in the final product. While we didn’t find that the single-ply construction bad when we doubled or tripled the number of sheets per wipe, Scott 1000 is a bit of an eclectic choice amongst the competition. It definitely wins in value and eco-friendliness, but is resolutely off-trend when it comes to the luxury game.

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How is it bleached?: Say no to products bleached with chloride gas, which produces the greatest amount of hazardous dioxins, one of the most dangerous pollutants in the world. ECF (Elemental Chlorine-Free) emits 90% less dioxins, but is still not perfect. Recycled papers use much safer oxygen-based bleaching agents. The Quilted Northern is the only triple-ply toilet paper we tested, and it really is ultra-plush. On the durability side of things, however, the paper didn’t stay intact as well as the top Charmin options did. Although it held together well on the coarse surface, it didn’t hold up perfectly on the everyday tests. It also took a minute and forty seconds to dissolve in water, making it the second longest dissolving product in our list behind Charmin Essentials. Intuitive assessments of function and value validate our mathematical approach and vice versa. What we propose with the use of our proprietary "Effectiveness Coefficient" isn't inherently unique, nor is it fully necessary. Critical thinking and actual value-oriented use of toilet tissue will support many of the same conclusions we have made mathematically. StrengthA more obscure factor, quality of perforation can make the difference between a speedy or frustrating experience. We tested perforation by tearing the sheets apart and grading the ease on a scale of one to five. Breakdown test

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Is it FSC Certified?: If you prefer regular toilet paper from virgin paper sources, look for a stamp of approval from the Forest Stewardship Council. They uphold strict standards to ensure that manufacturing is socially and environmentally responsible. This certification may increase cost up to 20%, though in our line-up, the only FSC-Certified brand is budget-friendly Scott – 1000. The bottom line Recycled toilet paper continues to be an alternative choice that is not as prevalent as conventional virgin-sourced toilet paper. Among our Top 8, only one roll represents the recycled paper camp: Seventh Generation Natural Bathroom Tissue. This ratio is roughly representative of its availability in mainstream stores. Technological advances as of late have elevated recycled paper options from brown paper bag drags of the past into very comparable and soft rolls. We here at Your Best Digs think that recycled toilet paper deserves another look. It is no less white in color than its virgin competitors, though it’s PCF (Processed Chlorine-Free) with oxygen based bleaches instead of the ultra-harmful chloride bleaches used for virgin paper processing. The latter releases carcinogenic dioxins into the environment, one of the most toxic chemicals on earth.

Chlorine Free” – Rodale’s Organic Life warns us that this is an empty label and likely means that the paper is PCF, or more likely ECF. Just because chlorine gas wasn’t used in processing, doesn’t mean it is free of chlorine derivatives. If you value the integrity of your TP, then this definitely meets the mark. It leaves no residue behind, though it does sacrifice some softness.