Sustainability
Traditionally, toilet paper and paper towels are made from trees cut down in forests around
the world (but mainly Canada, Brazil, and northern Europe). Our paper is made of 100% premium
bamboo fibers. Bamboo is actually a giant grass, not a tree - hence the term TREE-FREE!
The result is a product that performs great, without needing to destroy our ecosystems to produce
it.
Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change and toilet paper is a purchase that we all
make on
a regular basis without giving much thought to how that purchase impacts our planet. By switching
to bamboo,
we can have a positive collective impact on the future of our forests, and our planet.
To reduce deforestation! Bamboo is a renewable resource that can be used to produce a
high quality paper with a smaller carbon footprint. It grows 10x faster than trees, making it
ultra renewable and an excellent sustainable alternative for producing paper.
Bamboo is a giant grass, which makes it a colony plant. This means that it grows through a
root system, spreads quickly and easily, and doesn't need to be replanted when it's cut - it just
shoots right back up from the bud! It can be farmed without the need of irrigation, fertilization,
pesticides, or herbicides.
The bamboo we use for our paper is not panda food! We source it from small, local farms in a
region that
is not a part of panda habitats. Because bamboo grows easily, quickly and can be harvested every
6-12 months,
there is no need to ruin any ecosystems to harvest it. There's plenty of bamboo to go around!
YES!
Our partners maintain all FSC® certifications to exceed all standards of the Forest
Stewardship Council® for
environmental responsibility. We source our bamboo pulp from organically-grown groves owned by
small farmers
as a side-crop to supplement their income. This means that the bamboo is harvested by hand in a
small-scale
operation that has a small ecological impact.
One of the certifications that we require our partners to have is amfori BSCI. This organization
certifies supply chains
and working conditions to be fair, sustainable, safe, and transparent.
We believe it takes transparency, trust, and mutual respect to build a business that does things
the better way. we
spend a great deal of time vetting our manufacturing partners before we build a relationship with
them because we know
that changing the world starts with changing the way we do business.
Toilet Paper
YES!
Each roll is 3 ply! Triple the comfort, triple the quality, and triple the strength. Compare
this to your leading toilet paper brands next time you're shopping. A thicker paper means that
rolls last longer because you can use less paper each time.
Each roll has 360 sheets! That's almost 2x longer than the industry average!
When shopping for toilet paper it's easy to get caught up in the big adjectives like "mega" and
"super", but what matters most is how much paper you're getting with each purchase.
There's 39.6 square feet in a single roll roll! If you want to know how many square feet per box:
- 12 pack: 475.2 sq feet
- 24 pack: 950.4 sq feet
- 36 pack: 1,425.6 sq feet
To make rolls appear bigger than they are, major toilet paper brands fluff their rolls with air.
This makes the rolls look big and allows these companies to market them as "double the size" even
if
the number of sheets doesn't actually change. We've made a decision not to play that game.
Instead, we focused on the environmental impact of packing more sheets in a smaller space.
Because our
rolls are compacted (vs loosely rolled with air in between) they look smaller. Our compact rolls
take up
less shipping space which reduces packaging and carbon emissions from transportation, while
providing one
of the highest sheet count per roll in the market!
Each of our rolls is 360 sheets (3.9x3.9in), 3 ply, and made from 100% premium bamboo pulp.
YES!
It's passed all septic safety tests. Additionally, because our paper is strong and 3-ply, you
don't need a lot
to get the job done. That being said, we are aware that not every tank is created equal, so just
wipe with care
and flush regularly to avoid any of those nasty backups.
NOPE! None of those in Betterway bamboo toilet paper.
It's a decision we made after many conversations with our customers. The results were clear - far
more people
were willing to try an alternative toilet paper only if it was white. We'd love to be in as many
homes as
possible promoting sustainability, so we chose white toilet paper to make a bigger impact
switching
people to tree free TP.
Traditionally, toilet paper is whitened using chlorine (AKA bleach), a strong chemical that is
harsh on the body
and the planet. Fortunately, better options exist. Our bamboo toilet paper is whitened using an
elemental
chlorine free (ECF) process. It's a lot better for the environment and safer for our customers.
By avoiding the use of elemental chlorine gas during the bleaching process, it prevents the
formation of carcinogens.
If you're interested in a natural brown toilet paper - let us
know! We are always looking for feedback from our
community and ways to improve our product.
We love supporting sustainable products, but it always makes us scratch our heads when we receive
an "eco-friendly" product in wasteful, plastic packaging. We wanted to take a holistic approach
to sustainability.
Rather than choosing the cheapest option, we chose the option that best helps us achieve one of
our
goals - reducing the use of plastic in single use packaging. The wrappers are both functional and
practical. They meet all hygiene standards, protect the rolls during transport, and stack
beautifully in your bathroom waiting patiently for their turn to be used. Plus, they are
compostable!
YES! We built elements of circular design and waste reduction into our product and making the
wrappers
compostable was a big part of that. All wrappers are colored using nontoxic dyes, so your plants
will love it.
We also encourage you to upcycle the wrappers! They make for great gift wrapping and arts and
crafts!
NOPE!
The rolls are individually wrapped in paper to avoid using plastic. The box is made of recycled
cardboard,
so you'll notice its different than any toilet paper you see in stores. Even the tape is plastic
free -
it's actually made with paper, water, and sugar!
We're an American company, but there is no infrastructure or bamboo supply to have a "Made in
USA"
paper at this time. After searching far and wide, the highest quality bamboo toilet paper we found
was being produced in China.
When the time comes we'd love to find a North American based partner (so if you have any leads,
please send us an email at hello@gobetterway.com)!
Meanwhile, we've found a partner who
understands our mission and truly wants to help make a positive impact on deforestation in the
world.
Paper Towels
Regular paper towels are made from tree fibers - what the industry calls virgin pulp.
Wood fibers are long so they can be loosely woven. This makes for a fluffy, absorbent product
(like a sponge) but at the expense of our forest ecosystems 😞.
Disposable bamboo paper towels are strong, absorbent, and (most importantly) a sustainable
option for the majority of your household clean-up + wipe-down needs.
Think of them as an awesome alternative for your average wiping needs and the perfect
sidekick to dishcloths or sponges for bigger spills.
Our rolls have 90 pick-a-size sheets. Each sheet is 10.8 inches tall by 6.3 inches wide.
The short answer is: YES. Our rolls are designed to fit a standard paper towel holder. But if
you want to be extra sure, our roll diameter is around 3.75 inches and the core diameter (hole) is
1.57 inches.
NOPE! None of those in Betterway paper products.
YES! Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic so it's safe for you to use as a napkin, wrap
veggies in the fridge, cover your food in the microwave, etc.
It's a decision we made after many conversations with our customers. The results were clear -
far more people were willing to try alternative paper products if they were white. We'd love
to be in as many homes as possible promoting sustainability, so we chose white paper to make a
bigger impact switching people to tree-free.
Traditionally, toilet paper is whitened using chlorine (AKA bleach), a strong chemical that is
harsh on the body and the planet. Fortunately, better options exist. Our bamboo paper towels
are whitened using an elemental chlorine free (ECF) process. It's a lot better for the
environment and safer for our customers. By avoiding the use of elemental chlorine gas
during the bleaching process, it prevents the formation of carcinogens.
If you're interested in a natural brown paper towels - let us
know! We are always
looking for feedback from our community and ways to improve our product.
We love supporting sustainable products, but it always makes us scratch our heads when we receive
an "eco-friendly" product in wasteful, plastic packaging. We wanted to take a holistic approach
to sustainability.
Rather than choosing the cheapest option, we chose the option that best helps us achieve one of
our
goals - reducing the use of plastic in single use packaging. The wrappers are both functional
and practical. They meet all hygiene standards, protect the rolls during transport, and stack
beautifully in your kitchen waiting patiently for their turn to be used. Plus, they are
compostable!
YES! We built elements of circular design and waste reduction into our product and making the
wrappers compostable was a big part of that. All wrappers are colored using nontoxic dyes, so
your plants will love it.
We also encourage you to upcycle the wrappers! They make for great gift wrapping and arts and
crafts!
We're an American company, but there is no infrastructure or bamboo supply to have a
"Made in USA" paper at this time. After searching far and wide, the highest quality
bamboo paper we found was being produced in China.
When the time comes we'd love to find a North American based partner (so if you
have any leads, please send us an email at hello@gobetterway.com!) Meanwhile, we've
found a partner who understands our mission and truly wants to help make a positive
impact on deforestation in the world.
Bidet Attachment
If you need help installing your bidet, please visit our bidet help center
Think of the process it takes to get that toilet paper roll to your bathroom. You need trees (or
plants)
to grow, they need to be cut down, then transported to a factory. Once in the factory wood and
plant fibers
need to be broken down into pulp and turned into paper. This requires A LOT of water and
electricity. Then
the paper needs to be packaged, transported on a boat to the US, on a truck to the warehouse, and
on another
truck to your home! By using a bidet, you drastically reduce the amount of TP that you need —
sometimes even
down to zero! This means that you are saving alll of the resources mentioned above, over and over
again for
years to come! And because our bidet works with the water pressure from your pipes, you don't even
need
electricity to make it run!
We get why it might seem like bidets waste a lot of water, but they actually SAVE tons of water.
How? Because they really help us reduce the amount of toilet paper we use. Producing TP (breaking
down wood and plant fibers to turn them into paper) requires a lot of water. 473.5 billion gallons
of water a year to be exact. Instead, the bidet uses a small, efficient stream of fresh water to
help you clean.
You don't need wet wipes with a bidet! Which is great news, because:
- Wet wipes are terrible for the environment! The vast majority of wet wipes contain
microplastics in their fibers which do not biodegrade and end up in our food chain.
- Wet wipes are notorious for clogging pipes and causing messy headaches.
- Wet wipes are single-time use and you need to keep rebuying them. By including a bidet in your
wiping routine you'll save hundreds of dollars in wet wipes every year.
Everyone's wiping habits are different (so some people will see a bigger difference than others)
but you
should definitely be able to reduce the amount of paper you need. On average, people say they
reduce their TP consumption by 50%. Some bidet die-hard-fans even go 100% paper free and
use a designated bum towel to pat dry!
Think about it, if you use a bidet you don't need to wipe over and over again until you're clean.
You just need to pat dry once you are done using the bidet.
It's the same water that comes out of your sink and your shower! The bidet connects to the
clean water valve in your wall . As one of our customers put it: "If you're comfortable
washing your hands with that water then I'm sure you'll be perfectly fine washing your butt with
it."
Most people we've asked say the water feels FRESH! We tested the bidet all through winter
in Colorado and the water never really felt cold even if it was snowing outside.
It really does feel refreshing every time!
All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver (and in some cases adjustable plyers or a wrench) —
everything else is included in the box.
Our bidet is designed to fit on over 90% of toilets in the US. The most important piece of the
equation is to make sure your toilet has access to the tank's water connection valve . Can
you easily unscrew the hose that is currently sending water from your pipes to the toilet tank?
If the answer is YES, then we're pretty sure our bidet attachment will be a breeze to install!
If you don't see an easy access point to the hose connection, you might have a unique toilet.
Check out
the answers below for more info.
If you're still not sure which type of toilet you have or if it will fit, feel free to send us an
email with
a photo of your toilet from the side to hello@gobetterway.com
and we'll help you figure it out!
Great question! Toilet bowls can be all different shapes and sizes so it's best to check
that you have at least 12 inches clearance from the center of the backside of the toilet
bowl to the left (when facing the toilet).
On standard toilets, the T-adapter we provide is installed where the hose connects to the tank.
For a skirted toilet, that connection might be hard to reach or not visible... but there's an easy
fix!
You just need to purchase a 3/8" T-adapter and install it where your toilet's flexible
steel hose connects to the water supply.
Wall-mounted toilets can be tricky since you don't have access to the water connections
(they are hidden inside the wall). Yet, if you REALLY want a bidet, there are options!
As long as your sink is within 9 feet of the toilet (and on the same side of the bathroom),
you can connect the bidet to your sink's water supply. You will need to purchase a longer
hose and/or a mini adapter. So be sure to check all the connection points before
buying/installing.
Flushometer toilets can be tricky since the toilet is directly connected to your pipes and
there's nowhere to attach the bidet hose onto the water supply. Yet, if you REALLY want a
bidet, there are options!
As long as your sink is within 9ft. of the toilet (and on the same side of the bathroom),
you can connect the bidet to your sink's water supply. You will need to purchase a longer
hose and/or a mini adapter, so be sure to check all the connection points before installing.
There are two labels on the bidet control panel: NOZZLE and WASH. Turn the knob clockwise
to NOZZLE and the spray nozzle will rinse itself. Turn the knob counterclockwise to WASH
and the bidet will wash your booty. Rotate the knob slowly while you figure out what level
of water pressure feels comfortable.
You may need to wiggle or scoot back to find the best position, but once you figure that out,
just let the bidet do its thing for a few seconds. Then pat yourself dry with a small amount
}of toilet paper (or a designated bathroom towel if you're an eco-warrior).
The short answer is: It's possible!
The longer answer is: our bidet is a single-nozzle bidet. It is designed for the optimal bum
wash!
So if you want to use it to was your lady parts, you will need to scoot/wiggle around on the seat
until you find an angle that gets the spray where you need it. But (as confirmed by our female
cofounder)
"it's definitely possible" 🙃.
The nozzle on the Betterway Bidet is actually retractable, so unless the bidet is on it isn't
exposed.
This helps keep the nozzle clean from any water that splashes. But just to be extra sure, you can
turn
the bidet knob to the right and water will come out from the nozzle. This allows the nozzle to
rinse itself.
You can run the water for a few seconds before or after you use the bidet to keep it extra clean.
Yes! Our bidet comes with 6 levels of water pressure. We recommend you start slowly and work your
way up to see what works for you.
We designed our bidet to be extra slim so that it would sit seamlessly in most toilets. However,
depending on the model of your toilet, there are times when there might be a gap towards the
front of the seat. That's why we include 3 bumpers that can be attached onto the toilet seat to
fix the gap.
Yes! Uninstalling it is even easier than installing it! You can take it with you and just
install it on your new toilet.
The Betterway bidet comes with a non-transferable warranty that covers manufacturing defects
under normal usage conditions for a period of 12 months. Registered Betterway bidet owners
will receive an extended 18-month warranty from the date of purchase.
For more information, check out our terms and conditions.
Orders
We encourage you to contact us with all questions and issues. You can email us at hello@gobetterway.com. We'll respond
within 24 hours to help out!
At this time we are only able to ship to the continental US. If you are outside of this zone
and would like to request an order please email us at hello@gobetterway.com
As long as your order hasn't been shipped, we're happy to accommodate any changes you need! Just
make
sure you email us at hello@gobetterway.com within the
first 12 hours of placing your order so we
have a chance to shuffle things before they are sent out.
If you're interested in wholesale or bulk orders please visit our wholesale page. If you have
further questions
and want to chat about an opportunity email us at hello@gobetterway.com.
We're happy to provide all the information necessary to facilitate the purchase.
PLEASE DO! Feedback is the secret sauce for creating a great product, so if you'd like to share
your
thoughts we're all ears! Shoot us an email at hello@gobetterway.com.
Subscriptions
You can modify your subscription preferences at any time by logging into your account.
If you haven't created an account, you can do so in this link.
Once inside, you can modify your box size, delivery frequency, change your shipping address,
update your payment method and more.
Yes - we keep you in the loop and will notify you 3 days before we ship out your next order!
Depending
on your needs, when you get this email you're still on time to decide if you need to pause, skip
shipments, or
swap products hassle-free.
Our subscription is pay as you go. We'll only charge your card once your next order date comes
up.
Of course! If you find you need less/more toilet paper, you can change your subscription settings
at any time
by logging into your account. If you haven't created an account, you can do so in this link.
Whether you have too much TP on your hands or you're going on vacation you can easily skip or
change the
shipping date of your next order at any time before your next scheduled order date.
No need to jump through hoops or exchange 10 emails with a customer service rep (although we’re
here if
you need us)! All you need to do is log into
your account - once inside you can update your subscription
on your terms. If you haven't created an account, you can do so in this link.
Want to part ways? We get it. No hard feelings. Although we'd love to know why! Feedback is the
secret
sauce for creating a great product, so if you'd like to share your thoughts please shoot us an
email
at hello@gobetterway.com.
You have the freedom to cancel your subscription at any time by logging into your account. If you
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