Comments on: Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue, 2-Ply Sheets, 500-Sheet Rolls

By: Peggy

Peggy — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:19:52 +0000

I confess I’m a Northern Quilted toliet paper fan. I ordered this to be enviromentally friendly (EF) and was enticed by the coupon. It is as another reviewer noted, rough on the “quilted” side, but soft on the smooth side. I will likely order more, but when company visits, I will revert back to Northern. This product’s texture is quite similar to the inexpensive paper used in public restroom facilities. Also I find I use more, so I may be be as “EF” as I had hoped.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: J. Snavely

J. Snavely — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:51:26 +0000

I have come to use a lot of Seventh Generation products lately, this being one of them.

Plus:
- not packaged with plastic
- available in bulk
- chlorine free (chlorine is quite harmful to the environment)

Minus:
- it's far from the super-soft tissues I grew up with

No, it's not super-soft. It's not uncomfortable though, and you will quickly get used to it. I bought the 1-ply by mistake last time though, and it was horrible. It was way too thin and is a hassle to use. Stick with the 2-ply.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Snowbrocade

Snowbrocade — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:27:42 +0000

Seventh Generation is a company that specializes in eco-friendly products. The name for the company comes is taken from a quote of the Great Law of the Iroquois confederacy: "In our every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." A philosophy that can easily be extended to decisions both large and small.

In this case, the bathroom tissue is made with 100% recycled materials and is whitened without using bleach. Using recycled products not only saves trees but reduces land fill.

As for the comfort and utility of this product it is a quality toilet tissue that is reasonably soft and absorbent. So if we can be comfortable, hygenic and eco-friendly, why not? Rating: 5 / 5

By: L. Smith

L. Smith — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:26:57 +0000

Okay, so let’s be upfront… This toilet paper could be softer–don’t expect Charmin softness. But it’s really not bad. I rated this product a 5 despite the softness factor because this company is doing it right. You can feel good about this paper being made from 100% recycled materials (80% post-consumer!). In addition, this paper is not whitened using any chlorination process, which is better for all of us. I think that as more people show they are willing to buy products made from recycled content, companies can put more money into making them more luxurious. Go Seventh Generation!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: pdX

pdX — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:10:11 +0000

Seventh Generation offers two types of bath tissue: 500 sheet and 400 sheet. The one listed above, at 500 sheets, is the thinner, tougher, more abrasive type. The one to get instead is the following, also available on Amazon (sometimes):

Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue, 2-ply White Unscented, Case Pack (48-400 Sheet Rolls)

The 400 sheet variety is not only great for the environment (80% post consumer recycled/ whitened without chlorine bleach) but also soft and comfortable. Amazon currently lists it as 'unavailable'. To encourage Amazon to carry the more comfortable one, add that one to your wish list. Or once it is available, purchase the 400 sheet one instead.

The 500 sheet variety will remind you of being in a gas station restroom. If you end up buying this in bulk, you'll find yourself secretly buying traditional toilet paper to pull out of the cabinet when you have guests... Rating: 2 / 5