Is it better for environment to flush toilet paper down or to toss in trash? or does it even matter?

Question

Is it better for environment to flush toilet paper down or to toss in trash? or does it even matter?

Answer 1

Flush it. Sewers and sanitary systems are designed to handle TP. Don't compost it. Your f***s may have bacteria or whatnot that can be a problem when you turn the compost. Folks in Mexico put it in the trash because the plumbing is not all that great there. But, in the states, there's no need to do that. If you want to be extra helpful, green-wise, buy recycled paper TP.

Answer 2

Well, it would be kinda gross (and smelly) if you just chucked it in the garbage can. Also, if toilet paper wasn't good to flush, it would tell you not to flush. Maybe you can find some special kind of toilet paper that decomposes quicker than normal kinds. HOPE THIS HELPS!!!!!!!  :)

Answer 3

Flush it.   It's designed to break down readily in septic systems and  treatment plants.

Answer 4

It doesn't matter

Answer 5

Compost toilet paper and the empty loo rolls. You can even compost pet poo. Browse this site -

http://permaculture.org.au/?p=108

Answer 6

As a rule when conserving, on water, and all agree.

If it's yellow, let it mellow. When it's brown, flush it down. <}:-})

Answer 7

Best is on the compost heap

and cover with a bit of soil

Answer 8

Use old newspapers and toss it in the trash.

Answer 9

get eco frendly tolet paper that will brek down best with the least cemicals in it then flush or compost also dont flush if its just pee it will help save water