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Very soft toilet paper: Becoming scarce?
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| April 22
Posted on 04/22/2010 7:24:39 PM PDT by JoeProBono
WASHINGTON, - An American Chemical Society report says a growing shortage of high-quality paper for recycling is threatening the supply of soft toilet paper.
The article by Melody Voith, senior editor of the ACS journal Chemical & Engineering News, explains the decline of newspapers and magazines and the growth of electronic communications have combined to reduce the availability of good white office paper, newsprint and other traditional recyclable paper that has been used to make soft bathroom tissue.
Voith explains recycled office paper itself is containing increasing amounts of recycled paper and that, in turn, decreases its usefulness for making high-quality personal paper that is soft enough to satisfy many consumers.
She says chemists are responding to the paper crunch by searching for new coatings, resins and other additives to improve the softness, strength and performance of today's recycled paper.
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To: shortstop
Isnt this how it started with Soviet Russia?I went to Red China in 1994 on a student program and their toilet paper was the worst. It was dyed pink, and was so low-grade and coarse that you could occasionally find pieces of wood in it.
81
posted on
04/23/2010 6:27:34 AM PDT
by
Junior_G
(Funny how liberals' love affair with Muslims began on 9/11)
To: Morgana
82
posted on
04/23/2010 7:20:41 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono; Revolting cat!; Slings and Arrows
Don’t blame me.
I ALWAYS put my used toilet paper in the paper recycling bins at my local grocery store.
83
posted on
04/23/2010 8:35:22 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(The hysteria of Matthewsism and Andersonism has led to a Tea Party Scare that is unAmerican.)
To: GeronL; Daffynition
Eco-Nuts wanted to ban soft TP anyways Now available in a wonderful bathroom decor coordinating assortment pack...
84
posted on
04/23/2010 8:37:58 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(The hysteria of Matthewsism and Andersonism has led to a Tea Party Scare that is unAmerican.)
To: a fool in paradise
85
posted on
04/23/2010 8:38:18 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: martin_fierro
Git er done
86
posted on
04/23/2010 8:40:56 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(The hysteria of Matthewsism and Andersonism has led to a Tea Party Scare that is unAmerican.)
To: KosmicKitty
My father grew up using the Sears catalogue in the old two holer. That doesn't work so well with the internet.
87
posted on
04/23/2010 8:41:30 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(The hysteria of Matthewsism and Andersonism has led to a Tea Party Scare that is unAmerican.)
To: mlocher
In the end, the results seem to be pretty much the same...
88
posted on
04/23/2010 8:42:52 AM PDT
by
green pastures
(Cynicism-- it's not just for breakfast anymore...)
To: Kimmers
Charmin bought White Cloud, made it a Charmin Ultra product then changed the design.
I switched brands and even that isn’t what it was 3 years ago now.
89
posted on
04/23/2010 8:43:21 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(The hysteria of Matthewsism and Andersonism has led to a Tea Party Scare that is unAmerican.)
To: JoeProBono
What’s with scented toilet paper anyway? When are you supposed to smell it?
90
posted on
04/23/2010 8:47:38 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(The hysteria of Matthewsism and Andersonism has led to a Tea Party Scare that is unAmerican.)
To: green pastures
In the end,I think you just made your choice.
91
posted on
04/23/2010 8:48:01 AM PDT
by
mlocher
(USA is a sovereign nation)
To: 1rudeboy
“And when toilet paper is a luxury good, you have achieved Communism.”
92
posted on
04/23/2010 8:49:58 AM PDT
by
Lurker
(The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
To: a fool in paradise
93
posted on
04/23/2010 8:51:14 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: mlocher
Though my name is Patty, so does that make it a wash?
/just kidding
94
posted on
04/23/2010 9:08:08 AM PDT
by
green pastures
(Cynicism-- it's not just for breakfast anymore...)
To: ConorMacNessa
No big deal - I use coarse sandpaper. I heard you were a real hard@$$. ;-)
95
posted on
04/23/2010 9:23:35 AM PDT
by
OB1kNOb
(When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty. - Thomas Jefferson)
To: OB1kNOb
LOL
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
96
posted on
04/23/2010 9:29:47 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
And we need more like you. Thank you for your service.
97
posted on
04/23/2010 9:32:58 AM PDT
by
OB1kNOb
(When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty. - Thomas Jefferson)
To: a fool in paradise
"I'm looking for a man with true grit.">
"Pilgrim, he's in that outhouse over there."
98
posted on
04/23/2010 9:37:17 AM PDT
by
Jonah Hex
("Never underestimate the hungover side of the Force.")
To: a fool in paradise; MeekOneGOP; Conspiracy Guy; DocRock; King Prout; Darksheare; OSHA; ...
So use a
MAN'S toilet paper!
To: JoeProBono
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posted on
04/23/2010 9:51:45 AM PDT
by
Danae
(Don't like the Constitution, try living in a country with out one.)
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