07.09.2023 | Less toilet paper, more comfort

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Cleaning the rear and intimate area with water is not only significantly more hygienic, but also more environmentally friendly than with paper. (Image source: Duravit AG)

• Manufacturing toilet paper consumes vast quantities of water and wood
• Additives such as softeners and fragrances or moist tissues pose a big problem for sewage plants
• Shower-toilets help to significantly reduce the consumption of toilet paper
• They provide more thorough and gentle cleaning along with a hygienic feeling of freshness

As more and more people seek to live more mindfully while using fewer resources, the sustainable bathroom focuses on products that directly reduce water and energy consumption. In particular, huge potential savings are possible in the daily use of toilet paper, which has a poor environmental footprint overall. In this case, going without doesn’t mean doing without – on the contrary: the shower-toilet cleans much more gently, thoroughly, and sustainably than toilet paper. Additionally, it improves physical hygiene, is gentle on the skin, and offers a feeling of pure freshness.


Poor environmental footprint of toilet paper

According to the WWF, some 26,000 trees around the world are destroyed every day to make toilet paper. Producers rely on fresh pulp to give consumers the high levels of comfort they demand. This is made from spruce, birch, and eucalyptus trees and involves the clearance of large forested areas of Brazil, Chile, Canada, Russia, and Uruguay. Chemicals are added during the water-intensive manufacturing process (approx. 50 liters of fresh water per kg of toilet paper) to make the paper especially soft and fragrant, or for patterns to be printed on the surface. After disposal, these substances pollute the water and the additives make them less recyclable. Moist toilet paper is even worse as it doesn’t dissolve well and causes significant problems for sewage works. What’s more, some moist wipes contain micro-plastics, preservatives containing formaldehyde, and other chemical additives that not only affect the environment, but can also cause skin irritation. This is compounded by issues due to plastic waste from packaging, pollutants, and CO2 from transportation.


The shower-toilet as a sustainable alternative to toilet paper

The shower-toilet is a contemporary and sustainable alternative to toilet paper. More practical than bidets, it combines the toilet and cleaning function in one – and the models with a dryer also enable drying afterwards. This saves a huge quantity of toilet paper in the long term, which not only benefits the environment, but also your skin and your wallet. Additionally, cleaning with water is also more thorough and hygienic than using paper. Conversely, the water consumption of one cleansing with a shower-toilet is just 0.35–0.6 liters per minute (depending on which intensity has been set). Furthermore, the system that Duravit uses to warm the water is particularly energy-efficient: warm water is only provided as demand requires.


SensoWash® Starck f offers hygienic comfort

Simultaneously iconic and minimalistic, the SensoWash® Starck f shower-toilet is a synonym for contemporary, gentle, and flawless toilet hygiene. It can be individually configured and also optionally controlled using a remote control with the associated SensoWash® app. Individual user profiles can be loaded at any time. The temperature of the water and the intensity of the shower flow can thus be fine-tuned to users’ specific requirements.
Maximum comfort is guaranteed thanks to technical finishing touches such as the motion sensor for automatic cover opening, user recognition in the seat, a range of configuration options for the seat heating, and the controllable warm-air dryer plus integrated nightlight. The SensoWash® Starck f also offers added-value every day for people with restricted mobility.