Silk'n Soft Bamboo Toilet Paper 2020 Review | Sustainable, Zero Waste Toilet Paper
The Top Line: NO for Silk ‘n Soft
We think that you will either balk at the pricing of sustainable TP, and choose to stick to standard brands like Scott or Quilted Northern Ultra, or really prioritize being green — in which case we would recommend going with Reel or Who Gives a Crap, which is still less expensive then Silk ‘n Soft. Biggest reasons to choose Silk' ‘n Soft is if you wanted less than 24 rolls (Reel and Who Gives a Crap both sell 24 ct minimum) or you are in a bind and really need that same-day Amazon delivery!
The Breakdown:
Cost & Products: $16.99 for 12 rolls.
How ‘Clean’ Is This? 100% 3-ply Bamboo Toilet paper.
Packaging: We ordered a pack of 12, it came in plastic wrapping which we weren’t super happy about.
Purchasing & Shipping: We purchased on Amazon, super convenient.
Coupons: None.
Whats Your Impact? The paper itself is made from Bamboo, which can grow 3ft in just 24 hours — it can be harvested once a year and doesn’t need to be replanted. It also uses 30% less water than hardwood trees, gives out 35% more oxygen than trees — an acre of bamboo can fix approximately 25 metric tons of atmospheric CO2 per year. However, the 12-pack came in plastic packaging, which we were disappointed with.
The Efficacy
We’ve used Scott, Quilted Northern Ultra, and Reel
This is definitely not as soft / thick as Quilted Northern Ultra, its much more similar to Scott
It’s not tissue paper thin by any means (it is a thin 3-ply), just less soft
We found this very similar to Reel, another bamboo TP brand, but a teeny bit more soft, with a smaller roll
The Cost
One source suggests that the average person uses 100 rolls of toilet paper per year, so we are going to use that for cost comparison. It is also difficult for us to gauge the average price of toilet paper since most stores have sold out:
Reel (Bamboo 24pk) $30 | Yearly cost: $125
Silk ‘n Soft (Bamboo 12pk) $13 | Yearly cost: $142
Who Gives a Crap Recycled (24pk) $30 | Yearly cost: $125
Who Gives a Crap Bamboo (48pk) $52 | Yearly cost: $108
Seventh Generation (48pk) $34 | Yearly cost: $71
Scott Tissues (15pk) $12 | Yearly cost: $83
Cottonelle (18pk) $17 | Yearly cost: $92
Money Thoughts: Silk ‘n Soft is the most expensive option!
The Good:
✔ Bamboo significantly more sustainable than paper TP
✔ Genuinely looks nice stacked in a bathroom
✔ Easy on septic tanks
The Bad:
✗ Plastic packaging - why?!
✗ Pricey to be green when it comes to toilet paper, and Silk ‘n Soft is more expensive than other bamboo options!
Our Recommendation:
We think that you will either balk at the pricing of sustainable TP, and choose to stick to standard brands like Scott or Quilted Northern Ultra, or really prioritize being green — in which case we would recommend going with Reel or Who Gives a Crap, which is still less expensive then Silk ‘n Soft. Biggest reason to choose Silk' ‘n Soft is if you wanted less than 24 rolls (Reel and Who Gives a Crap both sell 24 ct minimum) or you are in a bind and really need that same-day Amazon delivery!
We're on a mission to reduce our personal carbon footprint with small, hopefully easy, changes in our home to fight against climate change. This means we're looking for products that may be all natural, ideally zero waste, reusable or compostable -- while still being affordable!
