I recently discovered that my @Charmin toilet paper came from Canada's old-growth boreal forests. These are some of the oldest #forests remaining in the world, consisting of black spruce, balsam fir, and paper birch #trees that are hundreds of years old. Despite the short growing season, these ecosystems harbor tremendous biodiversity and support black bears, caribou, gray wolves, and owls. They're also critical in our fight against climate change, and they store billions of tons of carbon each year. Companies like @proctergamble have cleared over 28 million acres of #boreal forest since 1996 to produce "virgin pulp," used for tissue and toilet paper. They claim that they regrow two trees for every one they use, but we all know these complex, biodiverse ecosystems cannot be replaced by throwing saplings in the ground. Luckily, the change is simple - you can start by signing a petition in my bio, which urges Proctor and Gamble to stop #logging old-growth forests. After that, you can buy and install a bidet on your toilet at home to significantly reduce or eliminate your need for tissue paper. Or, you can start using some of these alternatives, which are much more sustainable than the ones that got an "F" on this side. #BorealForest #SaveTheBoreal @nrdc.org