(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Climate Brief:Every day 2 million trees cut making tp-Toilet paper from non trees saves trees! [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2023-06-25 Every day almost 2 million trees are cut down to make tp roll, according to research by environmental impact consultancy Edge www.theguardian.com Dk images library (Read more tp information below) The Observer An apology won’t bring back the thousands of trees felled in Sheffield The result of the council’s vicious campaign means most of us will be long dead before their replacements reach maturity Native Americans Supreme court rules against Navajo nation in Colorado River water dispute Native American tribe argued federal government had not fulfilled obligations in battle over dwindling water supplies Canada is on fire, and big oil is the arsonist Tzeporah Berman Governments need to represent us, not fossil-fuel profiteers. We need plans to phase out fossil fuel production and emissions Environment Ecological tipping points could occur much sooner than expected, study finds Amazon rainforest and other ecosystems could collapse ‘very soon’, researchers warn. Jonathan Watts Global environment Some tp resources: Who Gives A Crap offers two options that are forest friendly: recycled rolls , and bamboo rolls . The company is also a certified B Corporation, and donates 50% of profits to clean water and sanitation nonprofits around the world. Traditional toilet paper is an enormous environmental pest. Every day almost 2 million trees are cut down to make loo roll, according to research by environmental impact consultancy Edge, commissioned by toilet paper producer Who Gives A Crap. Around the globe, forests are being logged to make toilet paper products at unsustainable rates. The majority of the industry uses virgin wood pulp as the source for its toilet paper, meaning vast expanses of natural forest are cleared, according to the Edge research. Large-scale logging contributes to carbon emissions. Trees also help regulate the earth’s greenhouse gas emissions: forests remove about a quarter of the carbon dioxide contributed to the atmosphere by human activity. This means keeping forests untouched and thriving is vital to fighting climate change. Just a few years ago, the Guardian reported that toilet paper was becoming less sustainable amid the growing popularity of “luxury” loo rolls. Alex Crumbie, a researcher for Ethical Consumer, said: “There is no need to cut down forests to make toilet rolls, yet this is precisely what is happening. With consumer attention focused on plastic, some of the big brands have slowed and even reversed their use of recycled paper in the toilet rolls they make. (bamboo products by another company)-Angmar Making the change from standard toilet paper – made from virgin wood pulp and sold in plastic packaging – to recycled tissue is one simple action you can take that requires little effort, but can have a huge impact. Let’s be clear that “recycled” does not mean you might be using loo roll that’s previously received the royal flush. Recycled toilet tissue is typically made from a mix of pre-consumer and post-consumer materials. Pre-consumer content is material left over during the manufacturing process, such as offcuts and scraps that would otherwise be thrown out. Post-consumer content is material that generally had another life as a humble office product, such as printing paper, or written-but-never-sent love letters. Poetic. Unsurprisingly, recycled toilet paper has significantly less impact on the environment than products made from virgin wood pulp. Crucially, it doesn’t increase demand on our planet’s forests, lessening the impact of commercial logging and clear cutting. Other key benefits? It uses less energy and less toxic chemicals. A 2019 report, The Issue With Tissue, shows that making recycled toilet paper uses about half as much water as the production of virgin wood pulp, and that the chemicals used are far less toxic than those used to bleach virgin wood pulp. That’s a win-win-win. Angmar (bamboo products) The best recycled toilet paper comes in biodegradable or recyclable packaging, too, because there’s nothing more annoying than trying to do the right thing by buying a sustainable product and experiencing that sinking feeling when you realise it’s packaged in eight layers of plastic. This is why experts recommend opting for rolls packaged in biodegradable or recyclable materials. Read more:theguardian.com/.. . Link to find caboo www.google.com/... Your Cat will love bamboo tp 🌎 from Nature.org: "The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world. Globally, the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tons." About 20% of greenhouse gases in the US come from homes amp.cnn.com/… HELP SAVE THE PLANET AND OURSELVES: *Turn out the lights when- not in use/use less* Turn down the heat or AC vent out at night if cooler Avoid creating nighttime light pollution Don’t waste water use recycled paper toilet paper or bamboo products Avoid burning wood (or other things), as wood fires are both pollutant and carcinogenic Don't use pesticides Limit your use of cars and planes (if possible) Don't use gas powered vehicles Take out grass and put in a garden or pond (or xeriscape ) xeriscape ) Mow, blow, and whack with electric or by hand Plant for the animals (bees, birds etc) Plant trees Don't micro manage yards, go wilder Try to use solar Take a bus, trolley or train Encourage your city/town to use electric buses Use energy efficient products or products that work on clean fuels Reduce dependence on non-biodegradable items Walk, bike or carpool Reuse items- give to Goodwill or Craig's list rather than dumping Cut down or cease eating meat Use reusable carry bags for grocerie; second choice, paper bags; not plastic Compost Save the bees Be informed Write your representative, sign petitions E lect pro-environment candidates and demand action Support the Green New Deal Get involved March Blog about the environment Control population 🌎 Earth Matters with Meteor Blades Earth Matters with Meteor Blades More News: Energy & Environment The U.S. power grid isn't ready for climate change . ADAPTATION 53% of parents say climate change affects their decision to have more kids Canada’s fires could worsen next week, sending more smoke into U.S. There are no signs that outbursts of smoke from Canada into the Lower 48 states will end Ian Livingston . Federal judge orders oil and gas pipeline removed from Wisconsin tribe’s land.The pipeline has to move eventually because of risky erosion conditions, but it does not have to shut down immediately, the judge said. JOE KELLY . The Cutting of old growth forest "Last year the Forest Service went forward with the logging of dozens of mature ponderosa pines along a popular bike trail running past my backyard. The stated reason was to reduce the risk of fire, though ponderosa pines are among the most fire resistant in the forest. When a citizen offered to buy out the big trees from the logging contract, the agency declined, citing the fact that a contract was already in place." www.nytimes.com/... Help save the trees! 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