Green thought for today – Facial tissues
Kleenex, one of the most popular brands of tissue products in the world, contributes to the destruction of ancient forests. Its manufacturer, the Kimberly-Clark corporation, has been unwilling to improve its practices, continuing to rely on paper and pulp made from clearcut ancient forest including North America’s Boreal forest. Kimberly-Clark clears these ancient forests, essential in fighting climate change and providing home to wildlife like caribou, wolves, eagles and bears,into products that are flushed down the toilet or thrown away.
A large majority of the facial tissue products available on the market today are made from trees that were unsustainably harvested, leaving in their wake barren landscapes that are unable to support wildlife. They filter the air, stabilize climate by absorbing CO2, and provide habitat for 90 percent of all land-dwelling plants and animals.
What to do? There’s two real choices. Either only purchase facial tissues made with a recycled paper content (have a look in your chemist or supermarket) or get some hankies! Definitely do not purchase Kleenex tissues. Justin and I always use hankies when we’ve got a sniffle. And don’t be decieved by your perceptions of hankies being old, grey and belonging to your grandad. There are alot of cool looking ones available on the market, especially on Etsy. My favourites are these brightly coloured ones from A La Mode Fabrics.
A quick tip for your new hankies – purchase one for each day of the week and soak them in a bucket before throwing in your washing machine.
If you’ve got a few minutes to spare you can even send an email to Kimberly-Clark, the world’s worst offender at cutting down ancient forests (they’re the makers of Kleenex). Just remember, we have the power to make a difference. Now is the time to create change. Help save the ancient forests of the world, we need them to be around for ever.
by hjimagery
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