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When most people think about toilet paper they don’t often think about where it comes from. But every roll has a story. At Master Roll, ours starts with bamboo. In this post we explain why. 🌱 Wood Pulp and Bamboo Regular toilet paper is usually made from wood pulp or recycled paper. Now compare that […]

The short answer: a good bamboo roll looks, feels and flushes much like the toilet paper you’re used to. Most toilet paper is made from wood pulp or recycled paper; bamboo is simply a different plant fibre. What you’ll notice most is the ply and sheet count: Master Roll is 3-ply, with 300 sheets per […]

The short answer: supermarket toilet paper is usually made from wood pulp or recycled paper, and multipacks often come wrapped in plastic film. Master Roll is made from bamboo, 3-ply with 300 sheets a roll, unscented with no added fragrance or dyes, bleached without elemental chlorine (ECF) and individually wrapped in paper. Toilet paper is […]

The short answer: toilet paper’s environmental impact depends mostly on its fibre source, how the pulp is made and whitened, the energy used at the mill, and packaging and transport. Bamboo can be a lower-impact fibre than virgin wood pulp, but it depends on how and where it is made, and no single fibre wins […]

Toilet paper is something we all use every day but how often do we think about how it’s stored and handled before we actually use it? While most people focus on softness and strength, hygiene is just as important especially in shared bathrooms or damp spaces. That’s where individually wrapped toilet paper comes in. It’s […]

The short answer: there’s no single best eco-friendly toilet paper for every UK home, but the same checks work for any brand. Look for a fibre that’s clearly stated (bamboo, recycled or wood pulp), bleaching without elemental chlorine (ECF) or with no chlorine at all (TCF), no added fragrance or dyes if you prefer fewer […]

Short answer: bamboo and regular toilet paper are made the same way. The main difference is the fibre: regular toilet paper usually uses wood pulp or recycled paper, bamboo toilet paper a fast-growing grass. Softness and strength depend more on how the paper is made than on the plant, and the footprint depends on how […]

The short answer: yes, bamboo toilet paper breaks down. Like other toilet paper, it is designed to lose its strength in water and break up after flushing, unlike wet wipes. Its other differences are the fibre (a fast-growing grass rather than trees) and, for Master Roll, paper wrapping instead of plastic film. When it comes […]

The short answer: if you’re choosing toilet paper for sensitive skin, check three things on the pack: whether it has added fragrance or dyes, how soft and thick the sheets are, and how the paper is whitened. Master Roll is unscented, with no added fragrance or dyes, 3-ply, and bleached without elemental chlorine (ECF). What […]

Short answer: bamboo toilet paper is simply toilet paper: like standard toilet tissue, it’s designed to lose strength and break up in water. We’re not aware of any official UK standard for “septic safe”, so we make no special septic claim for Master Roll. What keeps a septic tank working is how you use and […]