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Bamboo tissue paper, often marketed as an eco-friendly alternative, may not be as green as consumers think. Researchers at NC State University found that while bamboo fibers themselves are not more ...

In recent years, Chinese tissue paper made from bamboo has emerged as a trendy choice for eco-friendly shoppers. However, new research suggests these bamboo paper products may not offer significant ...

Researchers create biodegradable MXene-bamboo paper electrodes with flexibility, stability, and conductivity for wearable sensing and sustainable assistive tech. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at ...

Living a more sustainable life can take many forms, from shopping locally and reducing single-use plastics to using a reusable water bottle or composting. However, one area you might not consider when ...

The average U.S. resident flushes about 57 pounds of toilet paper down the drain each year. That has caused some environmental concerns. But one unusual replacement is getting attention lately: Bamboo ...

When unexpected spills happen throughout your home, the convenience of reaching for a few paper towels to mop up the mess can be hard to resist. Unlike regular dish towels, which can quickly harbor ...

Depending on where you live, your home may be attached to your community's public water and sewer system, or you may rely on a private system, like a septic tank. Those with septic tanks know the ...

With dozens and dozens of options for seemingly everything, shopping decisions don’t feel easy nowadays. Even straightforward products like toilet paper (with options such as bamboo, recycled, ...

Toilet paper and paper towels may not seem like eco-villains, but they quietly wreak havoc on our forests, waterways, septic systems, and carbon emissions. The U.S. alone uses over 36 billion rolls of ...

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