For years, I bought whatever toilet paper was easiest to grab at the grocery store. The problem? Living alone, I was somehow spending nearly $200 a year replacing rolls that seemed to disappear faster than I'd expect.
As I learned more about the environmental impact of traditional toilet paper, I started looking into eco-friendly alternatives. Bamboo toilet paper caught my attention, but I assumed it would cost more, feel rougher, or simply not perform as well as what I was used to.
Then I discovered Who Gives A Crap.
The claim that stopped me in my tracks wasn't about bamboo. It wasn't even about their sustainability mission. It was that using their bamboo toilet paper could cost around $65 a year. That sounded too good to be true, so I decided to use it exclusively for six months to see if the numbers actually added up to this yearly claim.
📦 Who Gives A Crap = Cheaper Cost Per Sheet
The biggest thing I missed at first was that these aren't standard toilet paper rolls.
Who Gives A Crap's bamboo toilet paper comes in mega rolls that last up to 2x longer than normal rolls. Once I realized I wasn't replacing them nearly as often, the lower yearly cost started making a lot more sense. I bought their 48 pack of bamboo toilet paper, and after 6 months of use, I'm a slightly less than halfway through the box, which actually adds up to Who Gives A Crap's claim that 1 box will last a year.
Instead of constantly adding toilet paper to my shopping list, I was simply going through rolls much more slowly. Which also adds to the peace of mind with my ongoing to do list.
☁️ The Softness Completely Changed My Expectations
I'll admit this was where I expected bamboo toilet paper to disappoint me.
Instead, it turned out to be premium 3-ply, and it was every bit as soft as I'd hoped. It felt durable, comfortable, and never made me feel like I was sacrificing quality just to make a more sustainable choice.
After the first few weeks, I stopped thinking about it as bamboo toilet paper altogether. It simply became the toilet paper I preferred using.
🌿 They Are Eco-Friendly (And Give Back)
Once I looked into the product itself, I realized it wasn't just about saving money.
The toilet paper is made from 100% bamboo and each roll is wrapped in recycled paper, which felt like a simple way to reduce waste without changing anything about my daily routine.
I originally started shopping for a more eco-friendly option, and this checked that box without feeling like a compromise. Then I learned that Who Gives A Crap donates 50% of its profits, which made me appreciate the brand even more. By that point, I was already convinced by the product itself, so knowing my purchase also supported a company committed to giving back felt like an added bonus.
📅 I Did The Math (Hint: Who Gives A Crap Was Cheaper)
This was the moment everything clicked.
One box comes with 48 rolls. Spread across 12 months, that's about 4 rolls per month.
Seeing it broken down that way made the original claim feel much more believable. Between the mega rolls lasting longer and only needing about four rolls each month, spending around $65 a year on toilet paper suddenly didn't seem unrealistic at all. It actually explained why so many people rave about the value.
✅ Why I'm No Longer Skeptical
I originally tried Who Gives A Crap because I wanted to prove one claim wrong.
Instead, I proved it right.
The mega rolls lasted longer than I expected, the bamboo toilet paper was surprisingly soft, and the yearly math actually checked out. On top of that, I liked knowing I was buying a product made from 100% bamboo, wrapped in recycled paper, from a company that donates 50% of its profits.
I came in skeptical that anyone could really spend around $65 a year on toilet paper. Six months later, I understand why so many people have made the switch.
