100% Recycled Fiber
Built entirely from post-consumer recycled paper — the part of the recycling stream most likely to otherwise end up in landfill.
Toilet Paper
Who Gives A Crap
100% Recycled Toilet Paper
A 100% post-consumer recycled toilet paper from the same Certified B Corporation, shipped plastic-free in printed paper wrappers and a cardboard carton.
- 100% Recycled
- Post-Consumer
- Plastic-Free Packaging
- Certified B Corporation
- FSC Recycled
Our Editorial Standard
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Editorial
Why we recommend it
- 100% post-consumer recycled fiber diverts existing paper from landfill instead of relying on freshly harvested pulp.
- Same plastic-free packaging philosophy as the bamboo line — printed paper wrap inside a cardboard carton, no polybags.
- Same Certified B Corporation governance and same audited 50% profit donation to global sanitation.
- An accessible price-per-sheet for households that want a clean, transparent option without committing to bamboo.
At a glance
Pros & cons
Pros
- 100% post-consumer recycled fibre — the strongest recycled claim
- Plastic-free packaging identical to the bamboo line
- FSC Recycled and B Corp certified with published donation reporting
- Meaningfully cheaper per sheet than the bamboo line
Cons
- Slightly grey/beige tint natural to unbleached recycled fibre
- Two-ply sheet feels lighter than a premium virgin-pulp brand
- Same bulk subscription minimums as the bamboo line
- Recycled fibre availability varies with regional recycling stream health
Who it suits
Best for
- 01
Households prioritising landfill diversion over new-fibre production
- 02
Bulk buyers who want the cheapest defensible plastic-free option
- 03
Readers comfortable with a slightly grey natural sheet colour
Transparency
Things to know
- 01
Slightly grayer/beige sheet than virgin or bamboo paper — this is the natural color of unbleached recycled fiber.
- 02
Two-ply, sold primarily in 24- and 48-roll subscription cartons.
- 03
Recycled paper relies on existing recycling streams, which vary by region; the source mix is published by the brand.
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Bulk format — best suited to households with storage space.
Composition
Materials & ingredients
Sheet
- 100% post-consumer recycled paper fiber
- Elemental chlorine free (ECF) processing
- No added dyes, fragrance, or lotions
Packaging
- Printed paper wrap
- Recycled cardboard shipping carton
- No plastic anywhere in the package
Independently verified
Certifications
- Certified B Corporation
- FSC Recycled
- Plastic-Free Packaging
Inside the tube
Ingredients & formula highlights
Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)
Brightened without elemental chlorine gas, reducing the dioxin byproducts associated with conventional pulp bleaching.
Plastic-Free Packaging
Same printed-paper-and-cardboard approach as the bamboo line, applied consistently across every SKU.
The standard
Why it made the cut
- Post-consumer recycled toilet paper is one of the most environmentally meaningful choices a household can make, and very few brands deliver it without plastic packaging or fragrance.
- The combination of recycled fiber, B Corp governance, and plastic-free packaging is rare at this price point.
FAQ
Common questions
- Is recycled toilet paper safe?
- Yes. Reputable recycled toilet paper is processed and tested to remove inks and contaminants. We prefer brands that publish their fiber source and bleaching method, as Who Gives A Crap does.
- Does it feel rougher than virgin paper?
- Slightly. Recycled fiber is shorter than virgin fiber, which gives it a different hand feel. Most users find this two-ply line a fair tradeoff for the environmental benefit.
Materials Library
Materials behind this recommendation
Each material below has a canonical explainer in our shared Materials Library. Open one to see how it behaves, where it belongs, and where it doesn't.
Recycled Paper
Textile
Recycled paper — specifically post-consumer recycled (PCR) — is the most environmentally meaningful raw material a household toilet paper can be built from. It requires no new tree, no new bamboo grove, and consumes less water and energy than virgin pulp per finished ton.
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BPA
Chemical
BPA is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is an endocrine disruptor at low doses, and 'BPA-free' plastics often use structural analogues with similar activity.
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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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From the Journal
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