While bamboo-based tissues are often praised for their eco-friendliness and other advantages, there are indeed several potential downsides, particularly when compared to conventional tissues made from wood pulp. Here are 4 areas from our personal experience where bamboo falls short, yet not enough so to deter us from buying and using them.

Bamboo tissue is often used in various products, such as paper towels, napkins, and toilet paper. Because bamboo is such a fast-growing plant, it is a sustainable resource that you can use to create eco-friendly products. Bamboo tissue is also very durable and absorbent, making it an ideal material for many different purposes. Bamboo Tissue Benefits Bamboo is an incredibly fast-growing plant, making it a highly sustainable tissue paper source. One bamboo shoot can grow up to two feet in a single day, and a bamboo plantation can produce 10,000lbs bamboo per acre yearly. That means that bamboo tissue paper is a very efficient way to use this renewable resource. Bamboo tissue is also hypoallergenic and naturally antibacterial, making it a great choice for people with sensitive skin. Bamboo tissue is also eco-friendly, as it is made from a sustainable resource and is fully biodegradable. If you are looking for strong, absorbent, and gentle tissue on your skin, bamboo tissue is a perfect choice. Biodegradable And Recyclable Definitions, Specifications, and Other Guidance about the Comprehensive Procurement Guideline Program." Environmental Protection Agency.Canesi, Laura and Fabbri, Elena. " Environmental Effects of BPA: Focus on Aquatic Species." Dose-Response, vol. 13, no. 3, 2015, doi:10.1177/1559325815598304

Our sustainable toilet paper is naturally hypoallergenic, with long and smooth fibres that trap less dust particles. It is perfect for sensitive skin. Unlike traditional toilet paper production, our eco friendly toilet paper is manufactured using zero chemicals, fertilisers and pesticides. It is also fragrance free. Bamboo tissue is used in the production of baby products, as it is gentle on delicate skin. Bamboo tissue is popular in the beauty industry, as you can use it to make facial masks and exfoliating scrubs. Hypoallergenic Where the product is made also has an impact — a lot of bamboo is grown in China and some bamboo toilet paper is subsequently manufactured in China. This can impact the eco-credentials depending on how the the product is then transported, as air-freighted items have a high carbon footprint compared to other methods of transport. We source our Panda Soft bamboo toilet roll from SE China – bamboo grows wildly over vast areas there, making bamboo paper production easy and sustainable. Our bamboo toilet paper is sourced from sustainable bamboo plants, and farming has no negative impact on forestry or wildlife.

Bamboo tissue products, especially toilet paper, are gaining traction in the United States. Numerous direct-to-consumer companies with catchy names, such as Tushy, Betterway, Who Gives a Crap, Bim Bam Bo, Cheeky Panda, Noo Trees, and Smitten, promote eco-friendliness while using paper wrap (no plastic) and soy ink graphics (no solvents) to camouflage the light brown aesthetics of unbleached tissue. The Issue with Tissue: How Americans are Flushing Forests Down the Toilet." Natural Resource Defense Council. Bamboo tissue is a great alternative to traditional paper products. It is compostable, which will break down into natural materials used to fertilize the soil. Bamboo tissue is also stronger and more absorbent than traditional paper products. Bamboo tissue comes from bamboo plants, one of the world’s fastest-growing plants. The Cheeky Panda's Facial Tissues were made specifically with your sensitive skin in mind; each tissue is silky-smooth and gentle, leaving you with a luxury feeling after every blow. And what's more? They're made from fast-growing, FSC approved Bamboo. That means each tissue produces 65.5% fewer carbon emissions than a standard tree-based tissue – hurray for climate friendly options! Over the last decade, the landscape of bamboo tissue manufacturing has changed significantly. Output volume from major players grew at the expense of smaller companies. Leading paper groups in China, such as Taison, Lee & Man, Vanov, C & S, Hengan, and Yibin, have made bamboo tissue production a vital part of their business strategies. They have replaced outdated machinery with state-of-the-art crescent formers from leading Western suppliers like Andritz (Austria), A.Celli (Italy), Voith (Germany), and Valmet (Finland). In response to this transformation, smaller businesses face a choice between upgrading their equipment or facing bankruptcy.

Many newcomers in the premium bamboo tissue market have emerged alongside established brands like Charmin, Angel Soft, and Cottonelle. Some brands achieve competitive “whiteness” using a mild bleaching process known as Totally Chlorine Free (TCF). These brands use environmentally friendly bleaching agents such as oxygen, ozone, hydrogen peroxide, and biological enzymes. In the current context of Chinese-American trade relations, the perception of domestic consumers in the United States will play a critical role in the development of bamboo tissue sales. Consumer preferences, such as choosing between a coarse, brown feel versus a soft, white texture, may determine the future of bamboo toilet paper. It will likely remain a niche product, accounting for around 10% of imported tissue commodities in the US each year. Texture: While the quality can vary, certain brands of bamboo tissues might feel rougher or stiffer to the touch compared to their wood pulp counterparts. This could lead to discomfort during use, particularly for individuals with sensitive skin or during an illness where comfort is paramount. Because you, the customer, are buying directly from the manufacturer, you are able to make large savings. Not only this, but you are cutting out the cost and carbon emissions created from extra product movement. By purchasing our bamboo toilet paper, you are doing your bit to reduce your carbon footprint.CVS Pharmacy, the largest pharmacy chain in the United States with nearly 10,000 locations, offers household items, including tissue goods, among its merchandise. Babo brand supplier, Vanov Group, hails from the bamboo-rich Sichuan province in Southwest China, known for its rich bamboo vegetation and as the homeland of giant pandas. Solid Bamboo Production Base