Sugarcane Bagasse
The fibrous pulp left after sugarcane is pressed for juice. Using it for paper turns an agricultural byproduct into a useful, rapidly renewable fiber.
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Caboo
Bamboo & Sugarcane Toilet Paper
A tree-free toilet paper made from a blend of bamboo and sugarcane bagasse — both rapidly renewable, both diverted from agricultural waste streams.
- Tree Free
- Bamboo & Sugarcane
- Septic Safe
- PCF Bleaching
- Compostable Sheet
Our Editorial Standard
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Editorial
Why we recommend it
- Combines bamboo with sugarcane bagasse — the fibrous byproduct left after sugarcane juice extraction — turning an agricultural residue into a useful tree-free fiber.
- Processed chlorine free (PCF) bleaching avoids elemental chlorine entirely.
- Widely available in U.S. grocery and natural-food retailers, which makes tree-free toilet paper accessible without a bulk subscription.
- The sheet itself is unscented, undyed, and lotion-free.
At a glance
Pros & cons
Pros
- Bamboo and sugarcane bagasse blend uses two rapidly renewable fibres
- PCF bleaching avoids elemental chlorine entirely
- Wide U.S. grocery availability — accessible tree-free option
- Fragrance-free, dye-free, and lotion-free sheet
Cons
- Outer multipack uses plastic film (disclosed)
- Privately held — ownership transparency less detailed than B Corps
- Lighter sheet feel than a premium plush option
- Bagasse supply can vary seasonally
Who it suits
Best for
- 01
Households buying tree-free at grocery, not by subscription
- 02
First-time upgraders who want a familiar retail purchase path
- 03
Readers who accept a small packaging compromise for accessibility
Transparency
Things to know
- 01
Multipacks are wrapped in a thin film rather than paper — a packaging compromise relative to the strictest plastic-free brands.
- 02
Caboo is a privately held company; ownership and supply-chain disclosures are less detailed than Certified B Corporations in this directory.
- 03
Sheet feel is on the lighter side; closer to commodity bamboo than a premium plush sheet.
- 04
Sugarcane bagasse availability is regional and supply can vary seasonally.
Composition
Materials & ingredients
Sheet
- Bamboo pulp
- Sugarcane bagasse
- Processed chlorine free (PCF) bleaching
- No dyes, no fragrance, no lotions
Packaging
- Individual paper roll wraps
- Outer film multipack (compromise)
Independently verified
Certifications
- Tree Free
- PCF Bleached
Inside the tube
Ingredients & formula highlights
Bamboo
Blended with sugarcane to give the sheet structure. Bamboo regrows from its root system in months rather than the decades softwood requires.
Processed Chlorine Free (PCF)
PCF bleaching uses oxygen-based brighteners and avoids elemental chlorine, reducing dioxin byproducts compared with traditional kraft pulp processing.
The standard
Why it made the cut
- Caboo earns a conditional place because it solves the most important problem — getting tree-free toilet paper into mainstream retail at an accessible price.
- The outer plastic film multipack is the main compromise; the sheet itself is genuinely thoughtful.
FAQ
Common questions
- Why is the outer multipack plastic?
- Retail distribution often pushes brands toward shrink film for shelf integrity. We disclose this rather than pretend it isn't there. Households prioritizing fully plastic-free packaging may prefer Who Gives A Crap or Reel.
- Is bagasse safe to use?
- Yes. Bagasse-based paper has been used in foodservice and tissue products for decades.
Materials Library
Materials behind this recommendation
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Bamboo Fiber
Textile
Bamboo is a fast-growing grass that regrows from its root system in months rather than the decades softwood requires. Blended or used pure, it is the dominant tree-free fibre in the plastic-free toilet-paper category.
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Virgin Wood Pulp
Textile
Virgin wood pulp — freshly harvested softwood and hardwood fibre — remains the raw material behind most mainstream toilet paper. Its environmental footprint is meaningfully larger than bamboo or recycled fibre, which is why the brands we recommend either avoid it entirely or pair it with FSC chain-of-custody documentation.
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PFAS
Chemical
PFAS are a family of thousands of synthetic fluorinated compounds prized for their ability to repel water, oil, and heat — and criticised for their persistence in the human body and the environment.
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Phthalates
Chemical
Phthalates are a family of chemicals that make plastics soft and flexible and carry fragrance in personal care products. Several are recognised endocrine disruptors and are restricted in children's products worldwide.
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