The installation cost can be a deterrent, but adaptable kits allow you to transform a conventional toilet into a Japanese version for around a hundred euros.
The return of traditional methods
Before the invention of toilet paper, different techniques were used:
Bidets, once very popular in France, are making a comeback. With a simple jet of water, they guarantee impeccable cleanliness without generating waste.
Washable cloths, already adopted by some zero-waste households, are an economical and eco-friendly option. However, their maintenance requires a little more organization.
Is this an inevitable transition?
Far from being a mere fad, these alternatives address real concerns: hygiene, economy, and ecology. More and more households are adopting more sustainable solutions, and at this rate, toilet paper could well become marginalized within a few decades.
