Post by NariaDreaming on Jun 20, 2015 12:21:48 GMT -5
POOP AND TOILET PAPER ARE THE ONLY THINGS THAT SHOULD GO DOWN THE SHITTER!
It would be a disaster for anyone on a septic system, and don't even get me started on what would happen if you live somewhere with shared sewage pipes...
I grew up on a septic. The only toilet paper we could use was scotts. Single ply. Super biodegradable. It was not pleasant.
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POOP AND TOILET PAPER ARE THE ONLY THINGS THAT SHOULD GO DOWN THE SHITTER!
It would be a disaster for anyone on a septic system, and don't even get me started on what would happen if you live somewhere with shared sewage pipes...
I grew up on a septic. The only toilet paper we could use was scotts. Single ply. Super biodegradable. It was not pleasant.
This would wreck my childhood septic.
I flush tampons and use double ply. My butt deserves the best. I don't like feeling like I'm using sand paper
So you're the one that the signs public restrooms put up that say please do not flush pads/tampons down the toilet are for. Lol I wondered who would still do that knowing the consequences.
I flush tampons and use double ply. My butt deserves the best. I don't like feeling like I'm using sand paper
So you're the one that the signs public restrooms put up that say please do not flush pads/tampons down the toilet are for. Lol I wondered who would still do that knowing the consequences.
::raises hand:: Guilty. Used tampons do not belong in the trash! There's a sign in my office bathroom that says not to flush feminine hygiene products but I still do. I like to think its my way of sticking it to the man.
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Post by shadesofgold on Jun 20, 2015 13:00:14 GMT -5
Even if you didn't flush it, it is still more biodegradable in a landfill than a plastic test. That is kind of the point. I think it is brilliant.
(I can't believe the technology hasn't been redesigned in 30 years. You best believe if men used pregnancy tests, they'd be super modern, super sleek and reviewed like gadgets in GQ magazine.)
So you're the one that the signs public restrooms put up that say please do not flush pads/tampons down the toilet are for. Lol I wondered who would still do that knowing the consequences.
::raises hand:: Guilty. Used tampons do not belong in the trash! There's a sign in my office bathroom that says not to flush feminine hygiene products but I still do. I like to think its my way of sticking it to the man.
Yeah but when you back up the toliet and possibly break the septic tank, someone else has to clean up your tampons and pay a lot of money to fix it. Like servers at restaurants are usually the ones to clean bathrooms. DNW to have to see nastiness in there because you can just put it in the proper bin.
::raises hand:: Guilty. Used tampons do not belong in the trash! There's a sign in my office bathroom that says not to flush feminine hygiene products but I still do. I like to think its my way of sticking it to the man.
Yeah but when you back up the toliet and possibly break the septic tank, someone else has to clean up your tampons and pay a lot of money to fix it. Like servers at restaurants are usually the ones to clean bathrooms. DNW to have to see nastiness in there because you can just put it in the proper bin.
In six years of tampon flushing here, no toilet clogs or septic explosions so I think I'll just keep on keepin' on.
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Yeah but when you back up the toliet and possibly break the septic tank, someone else has to clean up your tampons and pay a lot of money to fix it. Like servers at restaurants are usually the ones to clean bathrooms. DNW to have to see nastiness in there because you can just put it in the proper bin.
In six years of tampon flushing here, no toilet clogs or septic explosions so I think I'll just keep on keepin' on.
In six years of tampon flushing here, no toilet clogs or septic explosions so I think I'll just keep on keepin' on.
You know that for sure in public bathrooms?
Well, there's me + 4 women in my office. We're the only ones that use our bathroom & I'm the only tampon user in the group. Not to mention, I'd be responsible for the work order if the bathroom were to break. So...yep, I'd say I do know.
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POOP AND TOILET PAPER ARE THE ONLY THINGS THAT SHOULD GO DOWN THE SHITTER!
It would be a disaster for anyone on a septic system, and don't even get me started on what would happen if you live somewhere with shared sewage pipes...
I grew up on a septic. The only toilet paper we could use was scotts. Single ply. Super biodegradable. It was not pleasant.
This would wreck my childhood septic.
That would be a concern for me too. We live in a house built in 1900, so our septic is sensitive. We also only buy Scott's, but they must make it better now because it's not single ply, and is soft. All tampons must be thrown in the garbage. I wouldn't flush this pregnancy test down MY toilet, but would flush it down a modern toilet/building.
Plus in general, it's better for the environment versus those heavy plastic ones.
Well, there's me + 4 women in my office. We're the only ones that use our bathroom & I'm the only tampon user in the group. Not to mention, I'd be responsible for the work order if the bathroom were to break. So...yep, I'd say I do know.
Sorry I was under the impression you flush tampons down in all public restrooms.
As a bartender for many years I have seen many women ruin and bathroom and not really know it happened. I just think there are valid reasons to only flush TP down a toliet.
Well, there's me + 4 women in my office. We're the only ones that use our bathroom & I'm the only tampon user in the group. Not to mention, I'd be responsible for the work order if the bathroom were to break. So...yep, I'd say I do know.
Sorry I was under the impression you flush tampons down in all public restrooms.
As a bartender for many years I have seen many women ruin and bathroom and not really know it happened. I just think there are valid reasons to only flush TP down a toliet.
Oh, I do flush tampons down all toilets but I don't use public bathrooms often other than work & the one at work is the only one I've ever seen a sign specifically stating not to flush them.
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Sorry I was under the impression you flush tampons down in all public restrooms.
As a bartender for many years I have seen many women ruin and bathroom and not really know it happened. I just think there are valid reasons to only flush TP down a toliet.
Oh, I do flush tampons down all toilets but I don't use public bathrooms often other than work & the one at work is the only one I've ever seen a sign specifically stating not to flush them.
The people who owned our house before us were chronic tampon flushers.
We learned this 3 weeks after we moved in, had a shit flood in the basement, and the plumber pulled a wad of tampons and tree roots roughly the size of a basketball out of our pipes
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Yeah but when you back up the toliet and possibly break the septic tank, someone else has to clean up your tampons and pay a lot of money to fix it. Like servers at restaurants are usually the ones to clean bathrooms. DNW to have to see nastiness in there because you can just put it in the proper bin.
In six years of tampon flushing here, no toilet clogs or septic explosions so I think I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Not to wander off the point of this post, but... My mom and I both flushed our tampons at our house for years and years and years and never had any issues at all with clogs or septic tank problems. #justsayin
I'd be intrigued by the science. I like that they are trying to do something innovative, as well as something for the environment. I'm not 100% sure of the execution but I like that they are trying.
Oh, I do flush tampons down all toilets but I don't use public bathrooms often other than work & the one at work is the only one I've ever seen a sign specifically stating not to flush them.
The people who owned our house before us were chronic tampon flushers.
We learned this 3 weeks after we moved in, had a shit flood in the basement, and the plumber pulled a wad of tampons and tree roots roughly the size of a basketball out of our pipes
Maybe someone should have put a sign up or something?
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Post by samanthasays on Jun 22, 2015 13:57:58 GMT -5
This might also be good for freaks like me that stare at the tests forever willing the second line to show up. I have totally dug one out of the trash just to make sure there was nothing there (FFMC?) I would get these just so I could flush them and end the crazy. #noselfcontrol
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Oh, I do flush tampons down all toilets but I don't use public bathrooms often other than work & the one at work is the only one I've ever seen a sign specifically stating not to flush them.
The people who owned our house before us were chronic tampon flushers.
We learned this 3 weeks after we moved in, had a shit flood in the basement, and the plumber pulled a wad of tampons and tree roots roughly the size of a basketball out of our pipes
we had this happen but it was baby wipes from previous owners. plumber kept telling my husband it was women and tampons, and side eyeing me, didn't apologize when it wasn't. FU buddy.
So you're the one that the signs public restrooms put up that say please do not flush pads/tampons down the toilet are for. Lol I wondered who would still do that knowing the consequences.
I've only seems signs for pads. Never tampons. And I use the soft cup now so those signs are moot for me anyway.
But I would still flush them if I used them
I've seen signs for tampon APPLICATORS not to be flushed...
and in Mexico, several places didn't even want the TP flushed. they had garbage cans. so gross. shudder.
Post by zombiesquad on Jun 22, 2015 14:11:49 GMT -5
I didn't read the whole article, but silly question here. Once you're finished with today's tests, could you take it apart, throw away the actual pee stick and recycle the rest? I realize it would take a lot of effort, but just curious from a sustainability standpoint.
Also, we had a bad experience with a house where the previous owner flushed too many sanitary products. The plumber had the pleasure of pulling them all out. I freaked out when DD flushed a small amount of paper towel. I prefer to just stick with toilet paper.
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I didn't read the whole article, but silly question here. Once you're finished with today's tests, could you take it apart, throw away the actual pee stick and recycle the rest? I realize it would take a lot of effort, but just curious from a sustainability standpoint.
Also, we had a bad experience with a house where the previous owner flushed too many sanitary products. The plumber had the pleasure of pulling them all out. I freaked out when DD flushed a small amount of paper towel. I prefer to just stick with toilet paper.
I was so scarred by our tampon tree experience I legitimately was considering family cloth for awhile.
And then I realized that I don't need that business in my life.
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I didn't read the whole article, but silly question here. Once you're finished with today's tests, could you take it apart, throw away the actual pee stick and recycle the rest? I realize it would take a lot of effort, but just curious from a sustainability standpoint.
Also, we had a bad experience with a house where the previous owner flushed too many sanitary products. The plumber had the pleasure of pulling them all out. I freaked out when DD flushed a small amount of paper towel. I prefer to just stick with toilet paper.
If you watch the video, they tear the pee part off and flush it, but kept the part that says + or - as it would be easier to save, put in a book, show to friends, etc. I can totally see it being recycled. I agree with PP's and the price point would make or break this product and that in some areas, it would need to be recycled not flushed. But from the video the effort doesn't seem that great to tear apart and recycle.
Something you might not have thought about in relation to "flushable" products: these items aren't good for wastewater operations (as well as your own household pipes):
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