Balancing family life can sometimes feel like a high wire act — between soccer practice, work deadlines and navigating the latest chapter in your kids’ dietary drama (today’s episode: nothing yellow?). And just when you think you’ve got it all under control, you hear that dreaded call from down the hall: “We’re out of toilet paper!”
Take a deep breath—there’s a better way. By making toilet paper part of their online ordering routine, families can skip the last-minute store runs. With a simple click, TP shows up at your door like clockwork, long before you even realise you’re running low.
It’s hassle-free, stress-free, and one less thing on your plate. Curious why it’s such a game-changer? Here are five reasons a toilet paper subscription could simplify your life.
1. No more last-minute toilet paper runs
Automated deliveries mean your trusty rolls show up at your door before your supply approaches the danger zone. And the best part? They save you serious time.
How much? Studies show that the average person spends 43 minutes per trip to the grocery store. Over a year, that adds up to about 40 hours — basically a full workweek lost to shopping for essentials like toilet paper.
With subscriptions to order toilet paper online, you can skip the store entirely. Set it up once, and TP magically arrives on your doorstep, right when you need it.
Always having a steady supply means no panicked moments, no late-night runs and never again facing empty shelves in the grocery store. It’s a little convenience that makes a big difference.
2. Access the options best suited for your family’s needs
Every household’s toilet paper habits are different. Some families roll through TP at record speed, while others take the slow and steady approach. Ordering toilet paper online gives you the flexibility to meet your family’s exact needs.
Need extra rolls for unexpected guests? Not going through rolls as quickly as you thought? No sweat! You can adjust your delivery schedule anytime to suit your situation.
If sustainability’s a family value, you’re in luck. Many brands offer eco-friendly options, like 100% bamboo toilet paper. These rolls make for a great alternative to traditional TP, because bamboo reaches impressive growth heights of up to a metre a day, compared to the 30-50 years it takes traditional trees to mature. And if you’re concerned with reducing waste, recycled options are another fantastic way to keep your home stocked while keeping your eco-footprint light.
3. It’s one less thing for you to worry about
Life’s hectic enough — why not take “toilet paper attendant” off your list of responsibilities?
Automating your toilet paper deliveries frees up headspace for what really matters. It’s the same kind of convenience you already enjoy with your streaming subscriptions, grocery deliveries and that magazine you keep forgetting to cancel — a set it and forget it solution that just works.
And those precious minutes you save from skipping last-minute store runs for toilet paper? They’re all yours. Take a load off — you’ve earned it.
4. You’re minimising the household’s carbon footprint
When you buy toilet paper at the grocery store, you’re not just stocking up on rolls — you’re also hauling home heaps of plastic packaging, especially with bulk buys. That’s a mountain of unnecessary waste headed straight for the landfill.
Subscription services do things differently. Many use minimal, recyclable or plastic-free packaging, meaning less landfill waste. Their toilet paper options are generally more eco-friendly, using recycled materials or bamboo in place of virgin trees — a win for your bum and the planet.
And let’s not forget about traditional TP's carbon footprint. 1 million trees are harvested every single day to produce traditional toilet rolls. Yikes! Sustainable subscription services not only save trees — consolidated deliveries save you regular trips to the store, reducing transportation emissions. Studies suggest that e-commerce delivery models could reduce transportation emissions by up to 30% by 2030.
5. Save on toilet paper supplies with consistent spending
Panic buying toilet paper at the store isn’t just stressful — it’s costly. Grabbing whatever’s on the shelf often means overpaying or settling for something you don’t really want.
With a subscription, you get consistency. You know exactly what your rolls will cost with every delivery, making it easier to plan and budget. No more underbuying, overbuying or stressing — just steady, predictable shipments and sigh of relief for your bank account.
Plus, with discounts or loyalty rewards from many subscription services, there’s a good chance you’ll spend less overall. It’s a win for your wallet and your household.
Ordering toilet paper online with Who Gives A Crap
Life’s unpredictable, but your toilet paper supply doesn’t have to be. With Who Gives A Crap’s subscription program, you can stock up with bundles of 24 or 48 rolls and set a schedule that works for your household.
When you first sign up, choose a schedule that suits your needs — we recommend every two months for 1-2 people, three months for 3-4 or four months for 5-6. Running low? Simply bump up your next delivery. Overflowing with rolls? Pause your shipment until you’re ready. You’re always in control of your deliveries — no stress, no surprises.
But for us, it’s about more than convenience. It’s about the planet and its people. Made with 100% bamboo or recycled paper, our premium toilet paper is committed to saving our forests, one flush at a time.
And here’s the best part: we donate 50% of our profits to clean water and sanitation projects around the world. By subscribing, you’re not just making life easier for yourself — you’re making a difference for the planet and the people who need it most.