In fact, the greenest option is to forgo loo roll altogether in favour of alternatives such as bidet attachments. Where the product is made also has an impact — a lot of bamboo is grown in China and some bamboo toilet paper is subsequently manufactured in China. Made entirely from recycled cellulose — natural fibres such as wood and paper — this toilet paper is soft and boasts good absorbency and perforations, but the sheets are narrow.

Andrex Classic Clean Toilet Rolls - 48 Toilet Roll Pack

Bamboo is a great resource for paper because it’s one of the fastest growing grasses on the planet, renewing within three to five years. These are the eco claims our testers do consider: what the loo rolls are made of, how they are packaged and where they are manufactured. In her free time, Blossom openly admits to being a music geek and indulges her creative side through crocheting, baking, singing and writing. The benefit of 100% recycled toilet paper is that it can be made without using new materials, providing a use for paper collected through recycling schemes, which can be sourced in the UK.We all want to do our bit to live more sustainably, and if you’re looking for eco swaps you can make around the home, one easy way to make your bathroom a little greener is by switching up your toilet paper. The perforations let it down a little, with the loo roll tending to tear in half more often than other brands. This bamboo toilet paper felt strong with decent perforations, although it did fray when we tore along them. But, from supermarket staples to cult internet brands, more environmentally-friendly loo roll is becoming increasingly available.

Kirkland Signature Triple Satin 3-Ply Toilet Tissue, 40 Rolls Kirkland Signature Triple Satin 3-Ply Toilet Tissue, 40 Rolls

The quality of this loo roll really stood out, proving to be very strong when torn, with reliable perforations. We put the toilet papers through a series of tests in the Good Housekeeping Institute, looking at how well the tissues tear along the perforations, assessing absorbency, and seeing how strong the sheets remain when wet. Something of a cult brand, Who Gives A Crap is well known for its toilet roll subscriptions and fun packaging. Half of its profits get donated to charities such as Water Aid to help build toilets around the world, and the fact it’s made from 100% recycled fibres impressed our testers.The tissues weren’t as absorbent as some of the others we tested, and due to the pattern it did feel a little scratchy. We put the market-leaders to the test to find the best ones, examining some eco-credentials and taking everything from softness to subscription services into account. It’s made from recycled paper, comes in plastic-free packaging, and is an affordable and easy way to make an eco swap in your home.