The specific lab method used by Mamavation tested for total fluorine was the Determination of Total Fluorine by Oxygen Flask Combustion and Ion-Selective Electrode. Dioxins are extremely toxic, with risks including reproductive and developmental problems, damaging the immune system, acting as endocrine disruptors, and can be a carcinogen. Organic fluorine is a marker for PFAS because all PFAS chemicals are carbon-based compounds that contain fluorine. One of the most important regions in the world for capturing carbon is the Boreal Forest in Canada in North America. In these interesting times, anything is better than using your fingers, however, in normal times (there is no normal now), this would still be my go-to toilet paper.

So, the next time you reach for a pack of Costco toilet paper, you can feel confident knowing that it comes from reputable manufacturers who share Costco’s commitment to excellence and environmental responsibility.I tried to attach a photo of the above table, since it did not “stay” in the alignment I entered when writing this, but it was not accepted by your site. Most of these brands are made from virgin wood fibers, so they do not contain trace amounts of bisphenols but they are also not sustainable.

However, the analysis of total organic fluorine does account for all PFAS contaminants in food, including PTFE. I bought some a couple of months ago from my usual location at Stillcreek, Burnaby, and seems the same to me. In addition to the manufacturing process, Costco also prioritizes sustainability when it comes to its toilet paper offerings.We’ve been using only Kirkland TP since we joined Costco 5-6 years ago and it’s always been pretty good. Kirkland Signature (Costco Brand): Uses PCF in recycling and ECF for pulp, most likely with chlorine dioxide.

That being said, I’d appreciated the above article and recommendations and will likely try Presto when I find it, and also Anita Faulkner’s recommendation of Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Mega rolls too! In addition to its product-specific efforts, Costco invests in various sustainability initiatives as part of its overall corporate responsibility strategy. If you're not completely satisfied with this Kirkland Signature product, your money will be refunded.Costco is dedicated to minimizing its environmental impact and promoting sustainability across its operations, including its toilet paper offerings. According to our lab, levels of organic fluorine, a marker for PFAS, were found between 10 parts per million (ppm) to 35 parts per million (ppm). It had a higher than average score for strength when wet, but it didn't break down easily in dissolvability tests.

Your toilet paper and toilet roll likely started there like a tree in the largest carbon sink in the world. Undisclosed fragrances: Because there’s no way to know what components are in the fragrance, we have no way to know if the ingredients are harmful or can cause an allergic reaction.This includes responsibly sourcing the raw materials, such as pulp, used in the production of the toilet paper. I thought maybe the chronic yeast infection I’ve managed to stave off for the last year had suddenly come back, but I followed my suspicion over Charmin causing my UTIs, to find it does indeed cause symptoms of yeast infections.