28 Oct 2010

Toilet paper going tubeless in push to reduce waste

17 Billion toilet paper tubes produced annually in the USA. An American toiletries company is trialling tubeless toilet paper in an effort to make the world's most most relied upon bathroom product greener.

Manufacturer Kimberly-Clark will introduce Scott Naturals Tube-Free toilet paper at certain Walmart and Sam's Club stores throughout the Northeast of America., USA Today reported.

If the product, which will be rolled out in stores next Monday, is well-received by consumers, the company may sell it nationally and globally, according to the report.

The company has said the tissue will be just the same but will only be missing the cardboard tube typically inserted inside the roll. The new toilet paper rolls will still fit over bathroom spindles.
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