Privacy

If you want to recycle or re-use paperwork that may have private or otherwise sensitive data, shredding the paper first can help protect that information from potential criminals. Shredding is also an important step in the recycling process. However many recyclers won't accept shredded paper with other recyclable materials, so you may want to use a specific shredding service, drop-off event, or shredding company, depending on what is available in your area.

Chemical Contaminants

PFAS & Other Forever Chemicals

These can be a particular danger when recycling paper products into toilet paper, where chemical contamination can be absorbed through the skin, building up in the body over time with repeated exposure.

Water Security

Recycling uses less water than growing new tree, cutting and processing, etc. that goes into making virgin paper. 

Reduce Deforestation

Examples of Recycled Paper Products

Toilet Paper

Toilet paper from virgin pulp is a major driver of deforestation in Canada's ancient boreal forests. By switching to alternatives including recycled toilet paper, and toilet paper made from alternative materials such as bamboo, or even alternatives to toilet paper all together - bidets and bidet attachments, we can help cut back on this preventable driver of deforestation.

Seed Cards & Seed Paper