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ECF bleaching ('Free of Elemental Chlorine')
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Scout's take
Elemental-chlorine-free (ECF) bleaching whitens the pulp with chlorine dioxide. It avoids elemental chlorine, but it is still chlorine-based; only oxygen or hydrogen-peroxide whitening (TCF/PCF) or unbleached paper avoids chlorine chemistry entirely.
The case against
ECF bleaching can still involve some chemical processing, which may have environmental impacts.
from the analysis of Repurpose Ultra Soft Bamboo Toilet PaperThe case for
The absence of elemental chlorine reduces the risk of dioxin pollution, making it a safer choice for both consumers and the environment.
from the analysis of Repurpose Ultra Soft Bamboo Toilet PaperAll 1 product with ECF bleaching ('Free of Elemental Chlorine')
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