We reach for toilet paper, paper towels, and facial tissue daily, but it might be harming the environment. Reports show the average American uses an average of 141 rolls of toilet paper per year, which accounts for 20% of the world’s global toilet paper consumption. Plus, many brands use virgin tree pulp—sourced from trees that are clear-cut from ancient forests—to achieve the soft texture you love. Unfortunately, this process requires a chemical bleaching process that releases harmful chemicals into the air and water, impacting our forests and wildlife. To counteract the damaging effects, brands like Caboo offer solutions made with sustainable materials like bamboo.

The History of Caboo

The founders of Caboo wanted to find a sustainable way to clean spills, bums, and life’s daily messes without wiping our forests in the process. The answer? Bamboo. In addition to developing their trusted line of products, the brand works with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree for every pound of paper sold.

Caboo Company Mission

Caboo believes most people want to take better care of the planet, and knows it can be difficult to know where to start. This brand builds relationships with trusted farmers, retailers, and customers to help you make daily decisions with products that can make a difference.

Benefits of Caboo

The benefits of bamboo are endless—here are a few highlights.

Bamboo farms are easy for families in rural areas to establish, and they create reliable income streams within 2-3 years.
Farming bamboo doesn’t require chemical or water inputs that pollute the environment.
Factories are 3rd party certified for humanitarian and safety protocols.
Caboo works directly with U.S. distribution centers and factories, Canadian offices, and factories and farms in China so they always know where products are sourced, made, and shipped.

Top Caboo Products

Make sustainable swaps for your most-used paper products.

Paper-Wrapped Bamboo Bath Tissue

Safe for septic tanks, these fast dissolving 2-ply rolls are made using bamboo for strength and sugarcane pulp for softness. Plus, the rolls are wrapped in paper instead of plastic. Thrive Market member Alyssa from Minnesota says “it’s not too thick and not too thin, it’s a great price, and best of all, it doesn’t destroy the environment or sewers.”

Bamboo Baby Wipes, Unscented

Ready for anything, Caboo’s baby wipes are tree-free, made using naturally derived ingredients, and Oeko-Tex Certified. Chelsea from Rhode Island shares “these wipes are great, they only come out one at a time which I LOVE! I find myself using less because of this and one wipe goes a long way because of the thickness.”

Tree-Free Facial Tissue

When sneezes or sniffles strike, Caboo’s tree-free tissues are here to help. Made with bamboo and sugarcane, this eco-friendly alternative will become a household staple. Spenser from Minnesota says “these tissues are soft and durable, standing up to even the heaviest of colds in my household.”

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