Toilet paper is a daily essential for millions of people. Yet, there’s talk that it might

soon vanish from store shelves due to environmental and health concerns. Could this be the end of the roll as we know it? The Background and Effects of Toilet

Paper on the Environment Toilet paper was invented by Joseph Gayetty in the United States in the mid-19th century. It quickly became a global necessity. However, producing toilet paper has a huge environmental impact.

The process involves cutting down millions of trees each year, leading to deforestation and pollution. Problems with Contamination and Health Hazards… Read more below