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Toilet paper?
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(55,976 posts)rampartd
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(4,298 posts)rampartd
(3,927 posts)and the soft absorbent leaves of the mullion can be repurposed as mulch.
here is a snip from the boy scout manual ..........
Green Leaves:
Leaves are the obvious choice for wiping in the woods. However, leaves are not the slightest bit absorbent. If you arent careful, you can end up with feces all over your hands. Use large leaves, one or two at a time, until clean. Or, take a big handful of leaves that you bunch up.
If you get lucky and find it nearby, you can use mullein for wiping. It grows as a weed but has many medicinal uses (especially as a natural cough remedy). Because it is fluffy and soft, it can be used as toilet paper or as a band-aid for minor cuts.
the manual lists several alternatives such as rocks, sticks, and sand ........

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(4,298 posts)Then, I was an Explorer!
Some of my best scouting days of my life!
rampartd
(3,927 posts)i guess i was an ugly tenderfoot.
a boy scout manual might come in handy for post apocalyptic survival.
the internet might be unreliable during dark ages.
markodochartaigh
(5,081 posts)After the pandemic had gotten better I went to Costco. They had a big sign out front that said that you could no longer return toilet paper.
I had no idea that you even could return toilet paper! All of these years I've been flushing it! I could have been rich!