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Toilet paper

When nature calls, which loo roll should you reach for?

Rolls of toilet paper on blue background.
Earthcare 100% recycled unscented white rolls (12 rolls)

Earthcare

100% recycled unscented white rolls (12 rolls)

recommended

76

Cost per pack

$4.70

Member Reviews

7 member reviews
  • Avg price per 100 sheets

    $0.20

Test results

  • 88
    Disintegration
  • 54
    Puncture resistance
  • 75
    Ease of separation
  • 90
    Environmental features
  • 30
    Softness

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How we test

Our assessment includes:

  • Disintegration time (30%)
  • Puncture resistance (30%)
  • Environmental impact (25%)
  • Separation ease (15%)

We also consider softness, but this doesn’t count towards the overall score.

Find out more about how we test toilet paper.

Specifications

  • Cost per pack

    $4.70

  • Avg price per 100 sheets

    $0.20

  • Ply

    2

  • Price surveyed

    April 2020

  • Pack size

    12

  • Number of sheets per roll

    200

  • Size of sheets (cm)

    11 x 10

  • Origin

    Not stated

Environmental impact

  • PEFC Certified

    No

  • FSC Certified

    No

  • Made from recycled paper

    Yes

  • Bleaching claims

    Unbleached

  • Packaging

    Accepted by the soft plastics recycling scheme.

  • Other enviromental claims

    Enviro Mark Gold.

More info

  • Notes

    -

Member reviews

7 Member reviews

Earthcare Toilet Paper

Pros

I used to prefer it to all others - when I could rely on it being strong, with a rough dimpled surface that I thought did the required job well.

Cons

Some months ago I purchased my usual 12 pack - the paper was quite different. Smooth surfaced apparently 2 ply tissue. I sent my complaint to the email address given on the pack. No response.
Since then I have made a practice of close inspection through the clear section of the plastic covering, to make sure I was getting what I wanted.
Then during Lockdown a neighbour shopped for our grateful bubble of 2 eighty-six year olds - resulting in the wrong toilet paper - but I did not tell my neighbour.
Is this faultypackaging, or a change in product with no warning?
Which was tested?

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

J N F.

Used 6 months or more

This review is a joke

Pros

Completely agree with the previous reviewer. Absolute nonsense that Kleenex is the worst. Kleenex is without doubt the best on the market due it being the softest. We have never had issues with it blocking the toilet. How can softness not be counted as a factor????

Cons

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Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Steve B.

Used 1 month or less

Long rolls are better

Pros

I love the environmental credentials of the recycled paper etc.
I find the long rolls are more robust so do a cleaner job with less as well as halving the recycling.

Cons

I’d prefer if they were wrapped in recyclable paper rather than plastic.
Could be softer.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Maddy

Used 6 months or more

Earthcare

Pros

I like this product because it uses recycled paper and. I like the longer rolls as we do not have to change the roll so often. The plastic wrapping I use to line the bin in the bathroom so it is still useful.

Cons

It is not that soft which is no problem to us. Very occasionally I need a very soft paper due to the after effects of rectal surgery so I keep a small amount handy for those occasions.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Susanna H.

Used 6 months or more

Good product

Pros

Always well priced, does what it needs to.

Cons

Not as soft as some other products

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Chloe W.

Used 1 month or less

Earthcare

Pros

I use this product and it is a perfectly satisfactory item, fit for purpose and occasional nose blowing. Good environmental safety choice.

Cons

No

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Chris S.

Used 1 month or less

Your toilet paper test methodology is ridiculous.

Pros

I can guarantee you that not one of the people reading these reviews will agree with your ratings.

Cons

Earthcare and Savers are considered toilet papers of last resort when nothing better is available.

For you to rate them highest is just embarrassing.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Dwayne B.

Used 1 month or less

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