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Misleading Bamboo Toilet Paper Claims Exposed

A consumer watchdog reveals that several popular bamboo toilet paper brands contain minimal bamboo, misleading eco-conscious consumers.

  • Which? investigation finds three of the UK's top five bamboo toilet paper brands are made predominantly from other woods, not bamboo.
  • Brands implicated include Bumboo, Naked Sprout, and Bazoo, with bamboo content as low as 2.7%.
  • Forest Stewardship Council to investigate the findings as all affected brands are certified by them.
  • Two brands, Who Gives A Crap and The Cheeky Panda, verified to contain 100% bamboo as advertised.
  • The revelation raises concerns about the authenticity of eco-friendly product claims and the need for stricter verification.
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