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.

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.

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.
04
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

01 — Ingredient

100% Recycled Fiber

Built entirely from post-consumer recycled paper — the part of the recycling stream most likely to otherwise end up in landfill.

02 — Ingredient

Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)

Brightened without elemental chlorine gas, reducing the dioxin byproducts associated with conventional pulp bleaching.

03 — Ingredient

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.

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