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The main toxicity concern in paper products today is PFAS, the "forever chemicals." Testing of toilet paper from around the world has found them at low levels in nearly every sample, usually not added on purpose but left behind by the pulping process or carried in from recycled fibers. Levels are small and paper is a minor exposure route next to food and water, but it is an avoidable one, and recycled or eco labels do not guarantee a product is PFAS-free.

Source: Thompson et al. (2023), Environmental Science & Technology Letters.

Below are the vetted paper and household picks

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Paper Towels and Toilet Paper

Rustic StrengthToilet paper Made in China or Vietnam. 100% unbleached virgin bamboo, 3-ply, no chlorine, PFAS, fragrance, or dyes. Rustic StrengthPaper towels Made in China or Vietnam. 100% unbleached virgin bamboo, minimally processed, no PFAS, fragrance, or dyes.

Parchment Paper

If You CareKitchen paper Made in Europe, with parchment paper made in Finland, baking cups in Sweden, coffee filters in Germany, and tea filters in Portugal. Unbleached chlorine-free paper, silicone parchment coating not fluorochemical, vegetable inks. Certs: FSC (Mix), TÜV Austria OK compost Home, TÜV Austria OK compost Industrial (EN 13432)

Trash Bags

BioBagKitchen tall trash bags Made in the United States. Cornstarch-based compostable blend, no polyethylene. Not plastic-free but home-compostable. Certs: BPI (ASTM D6400), Compost Manufacturing Alliance, TÜV Austria OK compost HOME, Non-GMO Project Verified

Kitchen Towels

Marley's MonstersOrganic cotton reusable towels Made in the USA. 100% organic cotton reusable towels that replace paper towels. Marley's MonstersUNpaper towel holder Made in the USA. Handmade wood holder, natural tung oil, felted wool; vegan version available.