Product review
August 2022

Toilet paper

Which toilet paper is best for your bottom and the environment? Our test ranks 14 rolls on softness, environmental impact and more.

August 2022

EarthSmart

100% Recycled Paper Toilet Tissue Long Rolls

Price
$5.69
Score
77
Recommended

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Test results

  • 80
    Softness
  • 77
    Disintegration
  • 73
    Puncture
  • 77
    Separation (perforation)

Good points

  • Longest roll (length) in our test.
  • Good amount of paper (volume) per roll in our test.

Bad points

  • No sustainability accreditation stated.

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Good

  • Environmental assessment

    Good

  • Ethical assessment

    Poor

Specifications

  • Cost per pack

    $5.69

  • Cost per roll

    $0.95

  • Cost per metre

    2.43¢

  • Length of paper on roll

    39.1m

  • Ply

    2

  • Pack size

    6

  • Claimed sheets per roll

    360

  • Claimed sheet size

    10 x 11cm

  • Origin

    NZ from imported and local materials

  • Sustainability certification

    No

Environmental impact

  • Made from recycled paper

    Yes made form 100% recycled paper and cardboard

  • Bleach free claims

    Yes (not bleached)

  • Packaging material

    Paper packaging and carboard tubes/cores

  • Environmental choice accreditation

    No

More info

  • Notes

    -

Member reviews

10 Member reviews

Abysmal

Pros

Absolutely nothing

Cons

I bought this loo paper on the recommendation of Consumer and it is the worst toilet paper that I have ever tried! It is incredibly thin and you have to use twice as much so you don't penetrate it. This means it is not economical at all. Very surprised that it rated well when tested by Consumer.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

J J E.

Used 1 month or less

Earth Smart Loo paper

Pros

Absolutely none

Cons

I bought this loo paper on the recommendation of Consumer and I have to say that it is the worst that I have ever tried! It absolutely disintegrates in your fingers and I could not recommend it in any way!

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Deborah W.

Used 1 month or less

What was Consumer thinking….

Pros

The price

Cons

Not fit for purpose. Flimsy - breaks easily. I cannot understand how this was recommended

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Elizabeth S.

Used 1 month or less

Disgusting cheap rubbish

Pros

Paper packaging

Cons

Paper is so thin I have to use twice as much so I don't penetrate it and use my finger to wipe my bum. Will never buy again and will never recommend

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Jacqui Newell

Used 1 month or less

Unimpressed

Pros

Nothing

Cons

Too thin, 2-ply just not enough

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

John D.

Used 1 month or less

Earth-Smart good

Pros

I find it firm but not harsh and I like the paper based wrapping. I get it whenever I can

Cons

I'd like to know if there's a hidden environmental downside, but so far its great.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Don M.

Used 1 - 3 months

No plastic covering, only one I can find

Pros

Good size rolls, recyclable paper, lasts a good long while, soft enough, don't need pristine white paper to wipe your backside!

Cons

None that I can think of

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Anita H.

Used 6 months or more

Useless

Pros

It scored highest in Consumer rating, so it should be good - right.
So pleased I only bought the one packet.

Cons

As Paul R. has said, the paper is very thin and breakthrough is a constant factor. Something I will never be tempted to buy again.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Ross G.

Used 1 month or less

G

Pros

Cheap????

Cons

Paper very thin so you use more. Maybe causing skin irritation too???
Cannot see any recylce number on packaging so not clear what to do with it??????????

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Paul R.

Used 1 month or less

Switched to this from Earthcare because the paper packaging is recyclable in my part of regional NZ

Pros

Long rolls are great.
The toilet paper is fine.
Made from recycled paper.
Packaging is recyclable anywhere - unfortunately there is no-where to recycle soft plastics outside of the main centres

Cons

No

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Lois E.

Used 1 month or less

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