Those who have seen the majestic Redwood, Boreal, and White Pine forests, among others, probably agree that defecating on them is disgraceful. Recycling, conserving, and re-greening the environment is the new global trend, yes. Human survival is suddenly top priority. Walk into any grocery store and find an organic section and “green”, environmentally safe products peppered throughout the facility. Nowhere is it noted on any of the products what goes into producing them. Consumers aren’t aware of the fact that companies such as Scott, Kleenex, Kimberly Clark, Tradition, WyPall, Kimtech, and Windows (seat covers)* rake their materials from old-growth forests. Paper towels, toilet paper, seat covers, tissue paper, paper plates, cups...it is all coming from these beloved trees. According to Greenpeace, "Kimberly-Clark continues to buy fiber from companies that log in intact and ecologically important boreal forests in Ontario and Alberta, Canada."**

Other, non- recycling companies do business without raping the old growth by using FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) approved fibers. This means that trees are still cut for your butt, but their new-growth forests are “managed sustainably.” This means that trees are cut selectively, farmed, or otherwise reasonably harvested while the ancient giants of the forest are left untouched.

Furthermore, brand names such as Greenwise and 365 offer exceptional, environmentally friendly products for the same or cheaper price than most alternatives, whether leading or store brand. So, deck out your kitchen and bathrooms with 100% recycled products without a hike on your grocery bill.

If you find yourself sickened by the thought of using the last of that Scott 1000, consider sending the products back to the factories with a letter suggesting they change their policies. The Boreal Forest, among others, will benefit.

Read Greanpeace's investigative report on Kimberly Clark here: http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/documents-and-links/publications/chian-of-lies

facts found at:
*http://forestfriendly500.org/kcproducts
**http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/kc-response

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