Do you flush away the toilet paper that you use up when you go to the toilet, or throw it in the trash?
In daily life, the question of how to dispose of toilet paper after going to the toilet has aroused people's attention.
On the one hand, some people choose to throw waste paper into the wastebasket to avoid the increased frequency of cleaning the toilet and the growth of bacteria in the bathroom.
On the other hand, there are also people who throw toilet paper directly into the toilet bowl to flush it away as a way to reduce the burden of cleaning the bathroom.
However, the choice of which way to dispose of toilet paper is actually determined by the material of the toilet paper.
In the past, some people would choose to flush toilet paper directly down the toilet bowl in order to avoid cleaning the waste paper basket and reduce bacteria in the bathroom.
Surprisingly, this can sometimes lead to clogged sewer pipes, which is an attempt to save trouble, but it turns out to be even more troublesome.
The root of this problem lies in the solubility of toilet paper.
Often, many people use toilet paper that doesn't dissolve quickly in water, and when it is flushed down the drain, it can easily cause pipe blockages.
In order to solve this problem, the relevant state departments have issued a new standard, which puts forward requirements for toilet paper products circulating in the market, stipulating that they must have good water solubility.
This means that consumers need to pay attention to the quality of the product when purchasing and ensure that the toilet paper they use is soluble in water.
On the other hand, buyers should pay attention to checking the details behind the product packaging to understand whether the product meets the requirements of the new national standard when purchasing toilet paper.
Generally speaking, most of the toilet paper purchased through formal channels is toilet paper, which meets the national water solubility standard.
Throwing toilet paper in the trash can can results in it being removed to the garbage dump and disposed of during the process, and eventually either incinerated or landfilled.
During this process, some of the toilet paper that can be degraded may gradually decompose and disappear.
In the case of soluble toilet paper, when it is flushed down the toilet, it will quickly decompose and dissolve in the water under the action of the water flow.
The remaining solid waste, which is not soluble in water, is also sent to the sewage treatment plant for treatment along with the water flow.
The waste will be treated at the sewage treatment plant and the usable water will be separated for reuse.
At the same time, the remaining solids are compressed and then sent to the waste station as sludge for further processing.
This treatment is not only environmentally friendly, but also shortens the natural decomposition time of toilet paper, which is more beneficial to land resources.
From an environmental point of view, water-soluble toilet paper is clearly a better option.
It can significantly reduce the stress of waste disposal and its impact on the environment.
At home, this method also helps to maintain a hygienic restroom environment, as toilet paper degrades on its own in water, reducing the use of waste paper baskets in the restroom and preventing the risk of bacteria and viruses spreading.
Through the above aspects, the use of water-soluble toilet paper can not only help protect the environment, but also simplify the hygiene management process of the family to a certain extent, and maintain the health of family members.
In the future, such solutions will undoubtedly continue to be favored.
