Tuesday, March 24, 2015

31 billion rolls




It is unlikely that a scientific study would be done exploring the benefits of using water vs. toilet paper to clean after a bowel movement. How would they blind that study…?  It is also unlikely that the environmental impact of toilet paper vs. water will soon undergo a cost-benefit analysis.
We know that the paper lobby representing 5000 bathroom tissue companies profits from the 31 billion rolls used annually on the planet.  But it seems obvious that the convenience of using paper and dryness has won compared to the reality of the cold and wetness of water residues.  

~ EveryDay Ayurveda, 2015, Chapter 3, Morning Ablutions

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