FAQ

The play-by-play

• Why The Play Edition?

  Your mum told you not to play with your food, but did she ever say anything about toilet paper? We love making something seemingly mundane like toilet paper into something really special. Our limited editions are when we turn the dial to an 11 on the fun-o-meter (an extremely real device). We know that toilet paper can change the world, but now it’s also making it a whole lot more playful.

• Who created the art for this limited edition?

  We partnered with our friends at Garbett Design to create rolls that bring out your inner child and look dapper in your dunny. Hehe, dunny. That’s a silly thing to call a bathroom.

• How do I play with these rolls?

  If you’re a small animal, unravel the rolls and tear them into smithereens. For everyone else, stack and swap the rolls (as high as you’d like!) to create different creatures. And don’t forget the characters on the side of the box! Try cutting them out and attaching them to a string to make a marionette. Or, you can tape them to an empty roll so they stand on their own. Heck, forget the box and turn them into earrings! Really, the only limit is your imagination.

• Why are the rolls individually wrapped?

  We have to wrap our rolls in something to keep them moisture-free and hygienic.

  We could wrap 6 rolls together (that’s the limit), but we’d need to use a much thicker paper. The net paper used (by weight) to wrap a 6 pack in heavy duty paper vs. six individual rolls in the thin tissue paper we use is effectively the same. The only other option would have been to wrap all 48 rolls in a big outer plastic wrap, which we don’t think is a worthwhile alternative.

• You say you donate 50% of your profits. Where does that money go?

  We work with organisations focusing on improving access to hygiene, water and sanitation in developing countries. In the past, we’ve donated to WaterAid Australia, WaterAid America, Sanergy, Shining Hope For Communities, WaterSHED and Lwala Community Alliance — incredible organisations with deep experience and skill in implementing high impact sanitation projects throughout the developing world. To date, we’ve donated over 8.3 million Aussie dollars. And we’re not stopping there!

• Why did the chicken cross the road?

  We couldn’t possibly know. You’d have to ask the chicken.

• What’s the deal with bamboo?

  For bottoms who enjoy the finer things in life, our premium 100% bamboo toilet paper is luxuriously soft and ultra strong, with the added bonus of being made without trees. As with our recycled product, we don’t use any inks, dyes, or scents to make our toilet paper. Plus, we still donate 50% of profits to build toilets for those in need. Win!

  Plantation bamboo is a great sustainable option as it’s naturally fast growing and rapidly renewable. It also uses far less water than trees, produces more oxygen, and doesn’t require herbicides. If cultivated properly, it doesn’t even need replanting (it grows back very quickly after harvesting, as it’s technically a grass). It also doesn't impact native panda habitats. In fact, the species of bamboo we use isn't even eaten by pandas!

• Are the designs also on the actual toilet paper?

  No. It’d look cool, but we don’t want you rubbing any dyes on your bum. The rolls themselves are white. Also, did we mention you can play with them?!

• Is your toilet paper safe for my composting toilet or septic system?

  Our paper is great for alternative toilets, including composting, and sensitive systems like septic tanks. Our products have been tested for disintegration and “flushability”, and won’t cause any adverse effects from normal use (don’t stick a whole roll down at once).

  If you have a particularly sensitive septic system, we’d suggest asking your manufacturer whether any restrictions apply. For example, we know that some play nicer with 2-ply than with 3-ply, but this varies between systems.

• This Q&A ended rather abruptly.

  Yes, well, we’re busy playing with toilet paper. The stacking is addictive! If you have more questions, please give a shout to our Customer Happiness Team.