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The people growing their own toilet paper (www.bbc.com)
submitted 1 week ago by wolfyvegan@slrpnk.net to c/environment@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41960022

The leaves are soft and the size of a square of toilet paper. The plant grows up to 2 m tall.

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[–] kamenlady@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Plectranthus barbatus grows to its full height in 1-2 months from a cutting and the cutting itself costs around 50 Kenyan shillings ($0.37).

"The leaves are similar in size to an industrial toilet paper square, making them suitable for use in modern flush toilets or for composting in latrines," says Odhiambo.

They emit a minty, lemony fragrance. Covered in tiny hairs, the leaves have a soft texture.

Sounds comfy

Edit: but nothing beats a bidet

[–] wolfyvegan@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago

Water is good for washing. A radical idea. So radical, it just might work.