Early in the pandemic, toilet paper shortages — pushed weary Americans to the fringes. Out of necessity, millions tried rolls made from recycled paper or bamboo. And what they found surprised them.

With consumers clamoring for toilet paper because of a panic caused by the port workers' strike along the East and Gulf coasts, it's important to remember – toilet paper is made in the United States.

Living a more sustainable life can take many forms, from shopping locally and reducing single-use plastics to using a reusable water bottle or composting. However, one area you might not consider when ...