From Bamboo to Better: Cheeky Panda kitchen roll

bamboo kitchen towels

Kitchen roll is one of those everyday essentials that quietly gets on with its job. A splash on the worktop, a coffee spill, muddy marks, sticky fingers or a cooking mishap, and suddenly you are reaching for another sheet.

But when we use something as frequently as kitchen roll, it is worth asking a bigger question: what is it made from?

Cheeky Panda Bamboo Kitchen Roll is a zero waste alternative to brands that are made from trees, usually cut down in Boreal forests (home to moose and grizzly bears). This brand is guaranteed to only use 100% bamboo (not mixed with other woods, like some brands).

Bamboo is the world’s fastest-growing grass (up to 3 feet a day). So even when harvesting, it quickly grows back again. It’s not local but far better than making kitchen towels from trees. Sold in paper packaging, bamboo is also very soft and absorbent.

This brand is guaranteed 100% bamboo.

Biodegradable dry wipes (an everyday alternative)

bamboo handy wipes

For jobs where you need something a little stronger than kitchen roll, biodegradable dry wipes can be a useful alternative.

Like bamboo kitchen roll, these wipes are designed to be thrown away after use, while the packaging can be recycled. They are a versatile option for many everyday tasks around the home.

You can use biodegradable dry wipes as an alternative to cotton pads for removing make-up or nail polish. They are also useful for cleaning up small spills, wiping your face when travelling, or keeping in your bag for days out.

Simply add a little water and they can also be used for cleaning surfaces such as mirrors, windows or shelves.

Anti-bacterial surface wipes

Many antibacterial wipes sold in supermarkets contain harsh chemicals and create unnecessary waste. These anti-bacterial surface wipes  provide an alternative designed for effective cleaning while reducing reliance on stronger chemical ingredients.

These wipes contain less than 5% cationic surfactant, an antimicrobial ingredient that helps remove 99.99% of bacteria with each wipe. They are designed for situations where hygiene is especially important, such as cleaning areas that need a higher level of sanitation.

They can help tackle bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae, making them useful for cleaning high-touch surfaces around the home or workplace.

The majority of the packaging can be recycled at home. However, the inner wrapper contains partly recycled plastic, so it may need to be taken to supermarket plastic bag recycling points if your local kerbside collection does not accept this type of material.

What exactly is bamboo?

Bamboo is technically a grass rather than a tree. There are thousands of bamboo species, growing in different climates around the world. Some varieties can grow remarkably quickly.

Unlike a tree that is harvested once and then has to be replanted, many bamboo plants can regenerate from their existing root systems.

However, it is important not to assume that every bamboo product is automatically environmentally perfect. Where and how bamboo is grown, how it is processed, how products are manufactured and how far they travel.

A simple kitchen swap

Perhaps the biggest appeal of bamboo kitchen roll is how easy it is to incorporate into an existing routine.

  • You do not need to change how you clean
  • You do not need special equipment
  • You do not need to learn a new method
  • You simply use the roll in much the same way as any other kitchen roll

That makes it a classic example of a small lifestyle swap.

Sustainability does not always need to involve dramatic sacrifices. Sometimes it means choosing a different version of something you already use.

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