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Why on earth would you fragrance toilet paper?
The humble toilet roll. It’s soft, it’s absorbent, and it’s (hopefully!) always there when you need it. Toilet paper is an everyday essential, a trusty bathroom companion, and - wait, is that the invigorating scent of eucalyptus? If you thought...
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Fossil fuels vs. biofuels - what's the difference?
The production of energy is a cornerstone of modern life, powering homes, industries, and transport across the globe. But there are lots of different ways of making energy, and they are very different in their environmental impact. At Naked Paper...
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Is greenwashing illegal in the UK?
Greenwashing is a simple term for a mixed bag of strategies employed by businesses who want to promote themselves as a bit (or a lot) more sustainable than they actually are. Saying something has been “whitewashed” means that its bad...
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Why are toilets called “WCs”?
Toilets have a rich cultural and linguistic history. The function of these everyday facilities is often considered to be too coarse for polite conversation, and so a range of euphemisms has evolved over time One term that stands out for...
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Bathroom blockbuster: five surprising toilet scenes from film and TV
Ah the bathroom break; a critical part of our lives yet so often overlooked in film and TV. Frodo must have gone to the loo on his way to Mordor, but it’s not featured in Lord of the Rings, and...
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Should you leave the toilet seat up or down?
Our series on the great debates in toilet rolls continues. We’ve looked at whether you should scrunch or fold toilet paper, the issue of overhanging and underhanging, and today we’re on our most controversial topic to date: Should you leave...