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[SloopJohnB]

No.  This is a perfect example of when something should be "one and done" in my opinion.  While I am a big believer in recycling whenever you can, certain things are best at being disposable.....i.e. toilet paper, diapers whether Pampers or Depends, Tampax & Kotex, Kleenex.  

While the men in my family do carry a handkerchief, tissues are used for a cold.  And I know some young mothers like to go with cloth diapers like many years ago, I still prefer disposable.  We do have a bidet in one of our bathrooms, but still use the once hard to get toilet paper, too.

Many moons ago while staying for a month's vacation in a country in South America, we did have to do the toilet paper in the trash can routine.  They did have a bidet.  And yes, come to think of it, the can wasn't lined.  Don't know how it is there now, though.  But as they say, "When in Rome..."

[bonnielu]

Not a chance.  

[qualitygal]

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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@VanSleepy wrote:

I guess not too different than cloth diapers,  but no thanks.

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Yeah - and wasn't that fun!!

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That was my thought too, cloth diapers.

[qualitygal]

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@Desertdi wrote:

Maybe they should bring OUTHOUSES back...

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Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, LOL

[qualitygal]

Would it be followed by reusable kleenex?  oh no!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[CelticCrafter]

Was it invented by an extreme cheapskate from the TLC show? 

[Shanus]

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@monicakm wrote:

I just watched a YouTube video about the top 23 products in 2023. One of them was reusable/washable toilet paper. They were rectangular shaped pieces of cloth.  NO thank you. That's what a bidet is for. 

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@monicakm   Brings back memories from 50 yrs. ago rinsing cloth diapers...No thank you.

[JYWilliams]

Ewww! No way. The thought of it turns my stomach.

[sunshine45]

on a more serious note regarding this topic......

if you have ever had to care for someone temporarily or permanently that could not get out of bed to use a regular toilet, toilet paper doesnt cut it in that situation. it is much easier to get them clean with some type of a soft cloth.....it is also more gentle and warm water can be used.

[sunshine45]

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@Venezia wrote:

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@Carmie wrote:

In most of Europe and Asia, you put your used paper TP in a wicker waste basket with no liner.

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@Carmie  - "In most of Europe..."? I lived in England for 20 years and traveled to other countries in Europe.  I never once came across a place where that was done.

Admittedly, I travled to places like Italy, Belgium, France, Switzerland, etc.

I have friends and family there who have traveled even more extensively than I did (including countries in Asia) and not one of them has ever mentioned anything like this.

But could you tell me what countries this happens in?  In a wicker waste basket with no liner?  How hygienic is that?

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have definitely experienced this in europe and in the middle east throughout the years. plumbing has not been upgraded or cannot be upgraded, especially in older cities and villages 

you can find a lot of articles regarding this. well known traveler RICK STEVES......

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European Toilet Tricks to Know Before You Go"