Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Americans use more toilet paper per capita than anyone else—and the average person is responsible for about half a tree cut down every year if they don’t use recycled rolls.
Sadie Dingfelder breaks down the environmental cost of our bathroom habits, why toilet paper is a major driver of deforestation, and how even small consumer choices (like switching brands) can matter more than you think.
Sadie Dingfelder is a science journalist and author of Do I Know You? and a recurring guest on The Gist.
This interview is from a Full episode of The Gist Podcast, Hosted by Mike Pesca.
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Americans use more toilet paper per capita than anyone else—and the average person is responsible for about half a tree cut down every year if they don’t use recycled rolls.
Sadie Dingfelder breaks down the environmental cost of our bathroom habits, why toilet paper is a major driver of deforestation, and how even small consumer choices (like switching brands) can matter more than you think.
Sadie Dingfelder is a science journalist and author of Do I Know You? and a recurring guest on The Gist.
This interview is from a Full episode of The Gist Podcast, Hosted by Mike Pesca.
🎧Listen Here👉open.spotify.com/episode/1ow9kEI0psyUDcv999lFP6?si=P0OYvmS-SC2CQcPwyVfxfQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A3Q5MaJxR4gS4CwgZUCCYVt
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_______________________
CREDITS:
Creator & Host:
Mike Pesca
Producer:
Corey Wara
Video Editor:
Geoff Craig
