Man Uses Plant Leaves To Wipe, Replacing Toilet Paper

A man who swapped toilet paper for plant leaves says its saved him a fortune, is kinder on the planet and works brilliantly. 

Robin Greenfield, 36, uses the leaf of a blue spur flower which he says is the perfect size and has the right texture to use instead of toilet paper. 

He stopped using shop-bought wipes and toilet paper in 2013 and initially replaced it with leftover napkins and tissues. But five years ago he realised that the leaves of the flower were a much greener substitute. He made the switch and hasn’t looked back. 

The environmentalist from Asheville, North Carolina, reckons he’s saved thousands of dollars. And he’s now hoping others will take a leaf out of his book and try it themselves.

He said: ‘Consumption of toilet paper fuels deforestation and massive usage of fossil fuels in transportation. So the message to grow our own at home and find alternatives to consumerism has never been more relevant.’

The leaves of the blue spur flower – a plant native to Africa and South Asia – are the size of a piece of toilet paper and their soft texture makes them a great alternative. Robin said the flower can simply be planted at home in order to have a never ending supply of loo roll.

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