MetaFilter posts tagged with toiletpaper

Don't squeeze the virgin forests!

IvoShandor — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:52:00 -0800

American customers “demand soft and comfortable, recycled fiber cannot do it.” According to The Guardian (bastion of journalism that it is), Allen Hershkowitz, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defence Council says American toilet paper use is "worse than driving a hummer", in terms of use of virgin, old-growth forests to manufacture soft tissue. Have no fear though, at least if you take it all rough and fibery. Greenpeace has the low down with their toilet tissue buyer's guide (PDF). Wallypop is all about reusable toilet wipes. Of course, some folks have their own solutions. (Previously: 1, 2) Wiping thy arse with fibrous tissue isn't the only thing you can do to save the world though.

Toilet Paper: More Than Just Something To Wipe With

Effigy2000 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:00:49 -0800

This post is all about toilet paper, such as its history, toilet paper art, toilet paper facts, and toilet paper commercials. There's even links to toilet paper museums, detailed facts and scans of toilet paper from Germany and alternatives to toilet paper (both physical and virtual), which is great since finding ways to reduce your toilet paper consumption might just help save the planet or, at the very least, solve The Toilet Paper Problem.

Jimmy's Lost His Toilet Paper

cerebus19 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:05:02 -0800

Jimmy's Lost His Toilet Paper is a new independent game from the brilliant creator of Crayon Physics.

Drastic action to save a dying planet.

flapjax at midnite — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 06:58:41 -0800

Singer Sheryl Crow: "I propose a limitation be put on how many squares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting." She continues: "...only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where two to three could be required". Sheryl also recommends we replace wasteful paper napkins with her ingenious "detachable dining sleeve". Is she pulling our leg? She must be: the BBC fell for it...

May Your Life Be Long And Useful, Like A Roll Of Toilet Paper

amyms — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:45:39 -0800

The Toilet Paper Encyclopedia from toiletpaperworld. Filled with fun facts about the history of toilet paper, including the results of various toilet paper surveys (more people chose toilet paper over food as a necessity if stranded on a deserted island), toilet paper stories, statistics about which kinds of toilet paper are most popular worldwide, and zingers (toilet paper jokes and observations). Previously on Metafilter, The Whole World Toilet Paper Museum.

iToilet

grapefruitmoon — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:05:56 -0800

iToilet : It's not a new idea, and it's been discussed before (though that link no longer works). Some guys in France have come up with a new and "improved" use for the Mac Mini. Other variations on the same theme.

Let's see if THIS meets your needs at the present time

staggernation — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:18:33 -0800

Have your rejection letters printed onto toilet paper. Meanwhile, a small UK publisher has posted a thoughtful open rejection letter.

When the ice melts, the Antarctic 500 rolls

danOstuporStar — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:24:35 -0800

In an effort to undermine California's vehicle global warming law, the auto industry has been running an ad claiming today's vehicles are virtually emission free. The Union of Concerned Scientists says "poppycock on that!" and is seeking a FTC false-advertising investigation. Fortunately, no matter who's bullshooting, you can help wipe away the problem.

ToiletRollArt

srboisvert — Sun, 25 May 2003 19:29:52 -0800

Toilet Roll Art

Shane — Tue, 03 Sep 2002 06:44:07 -0800

World Summit Has Official Toilet Paper
Let the jokes roll...

Spirit_VW — Mon, 27 Aug 2001 22:25:22 -0800

The Whole World Toilet Paper Museum
Because you've never really lived until you've seen toilet paper autographed by Barbara Walters.

y6y6y6 — Tue, 16 Jan 2001 16:24:08 -0800

High Tech Toilet Paper - "After top-secret tests in consumers' homes, company officials believe they've got a hit on their hands." Apparently most consumers prefer bath tissue which is slightly soggy. I really had no idea. Do people really do this?