western australia

Have you heard of this brand of toilet paper?

@JudyEv (340469)

Rockingham, Australia

October 20, 2022 3:54am CST

We have just received the box of toilet paper which you can see in the photo. It’s made from bamboo by a company called ‘Who Gives A Crap’. The company was started by three young men, Simon, Jehan and Danny, who launched the company with a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo, after learning that over 2 billion people don’t have access to a toilet. Each year, diarrhoeal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation kill around 289,000 children under five. The first product was delivered in March 2013. The company donates 50% of its profits to help build toilets in underprivileged areas. The price is comparable. Delivery took two days and we purchased 48 double length rolls. We first used it at one of our house-sits and were impressed enough to buy a box. It’s a clever name too.

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@Beestring (14580)

• Hong Kong

20 Oct 22

It's good that the company donates 50% of its profits to help build toilets in underprivileged areas. It they are available in Hong Kong, I'll buy too.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

Maybe you can only buy it online. I'm not sure.

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@Beestring (14580)

• Hong Kong

20 Oct 22

@JudyEv Are they popular in Australia now?

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

@Beestring I really don't know. We'd heard of it before from a relative then we saw and used it in one of our house-sits but that's about it.

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@Shavkat (140024)

• Philippines

20 Oct 22

It's my first time and sounds funny.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

It's a quirky name. I hope it helps them sell a lot of product.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

@Treborika The problem might be that I think it is more expensive.

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@Treborika (17697)

• Mombasa, Kenya

21 Oct 22

@JudyEv I hope most folks would like to use the bamboo made type of a toilet paper

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@Juliaacv (51081)

• Canada

20 Oct 22

I like their idea of donating to underprivileged areas. I cannot say that the name of the company does anything for me, but it must for others. It isn't a name that you would forget easily.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

It's not the nicest name but I guess there are dozens who wouldn't give a *** about the name.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

20 Oct 22

Personally I never heard of them. Second, I don' like their name. Third, but i think they are doing something good.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

I'm not fussed about the name either really. I'm old-fashioned in many ways but most don't care at all about such things and I guess gradually you get used to it.

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@lazydaizee (6735)

• United Kingdom

20 Oct 22

Never heard of them, but it is a great idea for a name of a toilet roll company. It made me smile when I saw it.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

It's quirky, isn't it? A bit of fun.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

@lazydaizee Haha - probably. None of the young people would be upset but a few of us oldies might prefer something different.

@lazydaizee (6735)

• United Kingdom

21 Oct 22

@JudyEv A bit of fun is just what we all need at the moment. Is this what they mean by toilet humour?

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@MarieCoyle (37716)

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20 Oct 22

A friend tried this during the pandemic. She said she bought it because the name was so strange, she had to try it out. They do sell it on Amazon, that's where she got hers.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

Thanks for the information. We bought ours online but direct from the company I think.

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@BarBaraPrz (47388)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

20 Oct 22

Haven't heard of it, and now I wonder if the box it comes in is made of bamboo, too.

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@BarBaraPrz (47388)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

21 Oct 22

@JudyEv Cardboard can be made of bamboo, not just toilet paper.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

The box looks a regular cardboard box to me.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

@BarBaraPrz A friend has bamboo socks but says they take forever to dry.

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@allknowing (136771)

• India

21 Oct 22

Funny name!! In India toilet paper is not much used.

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@allknowing (136771)

• India

21 Oct 22

@JudyEv I am not sure if just using toilet paper would be sufficient. I have used it while on tour but the moment I came back to the hotel I washed myself with water and soap. (lol)

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

@allknowing It's all about what you're used to I guess - and what's available.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

When Australia looked like running out of toilet paper, our Philippino friends were laughing at us too!

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@rebelann (112885)

• El Paso, Texas

20 Oct 22

That's a first for me, at least they're not using tree products.

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@rebelann (112885)

• El Paso, Texas

20 Oct 22

I've read that bamboo is very sustainable due to the fast rate at which it grows.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

@rebelann Four Winds said that too so that's a good thing.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

True. I don't know how sustainable bamboo is but hopefully they've done a bit of research on it.

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@LadyDuck (471573)

• Switzerland

20 Oct 22

I never heard of this company, I do not like the name, but I am glad they donate to help to build toilets in underprivileged areas.

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@LadyDuck (471573)

• Switzerland

20 Oct 22

@JudyEv I think so. Is the paper coloured or only the outside wrapping is coloured?

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Oct 22

The name isn't the best but it catches the attention of people I guess.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

@LadyDuck Only the wrapping is coloured.

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@moffittjc (121621)

• Gainesville, Florida

22 Oct 22

A very clever name indeed. I have never heard of this brand. It would probably sell like crazy here in the US if stores would stock it on their shelves.

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@moffittjc (121621)

• Gainesville, Florida

22 Oct 22

@JudyEv You're probably right. If it's a recent startup company, they probably don't have the capacity yet to mass produce enough product to fill store shelves.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Oct 22

I think you can only buy it online but I don't know that for sure.

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@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

21 Oct 22

Some of Oahu Walmart bamboo toilet paper.

Fantastic company and you're helping the world too. I've not heard of them in till now, thanks. We've other brands of bamboo toilet paper.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

They make clothing and bed linen from bamboo now.

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@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

22 Oct 22

@JudyEv Wow. Linen & clothes from bamboo... have you bought any bamboo clothes,... how are they?

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Oct 22

@oahuwriter I don't have any bamboo clothes. A friend has bamboo socks but says they take a long time to dry.

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@porwest (91311)

• United States

19 Jan

I have actually heard of this, well...the bamboo paper anyway. But that's a fantastic name for a toilet paper for sure. lol

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jan

They have clever little writings too on the packets etc. Vince has just purchased shampoo and conditioner bar from them. They're suppose to last a lot longer than the bottles. We'll see.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jan

@porwest True. So we'll try them out and see what happens.

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@porwest (91311)

• United States

20 Jan

@JudyEv I guess you have to determine if they are worth the money or just a bit novel.

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@Treborika (17697)

• Mombasa, Kenya

21 Oct 22

This product must be very expensive by the way it only looks

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

I think it is a bit more expensive than some other brands.

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@Treborika (17697)

• Mombasa, Kenya

21 Oct 22

@JudyEv Definitely the product seems of higher quality

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@GardenGerty (160721)

• United States

21 Oct 22

I believe I had heard of it in passing. I really appreciate you explaining and endorsing it.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

Thanks. I didn't actually check comparison costs and I think it is a bit dearer but we'll just regard the extra as a donation towards better sanitation for others.

@Tampa_girl7 (50317)

• United States

21 Oct 22

I’ve look online for it. Thanks

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Oct 22

They might be a bit dearer but we're looking at it as a donation.

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@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

21 Oct 22

Lol kudos to the brains behind the product

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

They've come up with a gimmicky name. I hope they do well as it's a good concept.

@lovebuglena (44596)

• Staten Island, New York

28 Oct 22

The name is certainly clever. How many ply is the toilet paper?

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 22

It's 3 ply. I think it might be a bit dearer than some brands but the company is going good work as well supporting the charity.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Oct 22

A new brand for me. Always good to find a company that helps others with donations.

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

It is good that they're trying to help others. I'd hate to be without a toilet. I'd hate being without a FLUSHING toilet!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Oct 22

@JudyEv I know, me too. Some things we just need.

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• Indonesia

21 Oct 22

I just found out and was very impressed. I support activities to improve people's lives and health, especially in the third world. I will try to buy it too

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@JudyEv (340469)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Oct 22

Even if it costs a little more, we'll choose to regard it as a donation.