Paper towels and tissues are probably the closest analogs to conventional toilet paper (and, frankly, ones that you may have already considered). … Despite their textural similarity to toilet paper, the fibers in these paper products do not break down the same way and can cause clogs in plumbing and septic systems.
Besides, is there a toilet paper shortage coming?
The U.S. will experience another “massive shortage” of toilet paper soon as supply chains continue to suffer due to pandemic-related issues, one retail expert warned. “Product shortages as bad as they were in the beginning of COVID are coming back,” Burt Flickinger said on FOX Business’ “Mornings with Maria.”
Simply so, why are there no paper towels in the stores?
The shortage is being caused by panic-fueled hoarders that scoop up in-store inventory causing an interruption in a supply chain based on average buying patterns. And shoppers left in the lurch aren’t having it.
Why is Costco out of toilet paper and paper towel?
Sept. 27, 2021 — Warehouse retailer Costco has placed new “limitations on key items” such as toilet paper, paper towels, bottled water and cleaning products due to a recent increase in demand and several supply challenges, according to The New York Times.
Why is there a shortage of paper towels and toilet paper?
Skyrocketing demand for boxes and packing materials during the pandemic has slashed paper production across North America, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time for retail companies.