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Related: About this forumI don't buy Bounty because it is owned by the Koch family. I don't buy Donny for similar reasons.

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I don't buy Bounty because it is owned by the Koch family. I don't buy Donny for similar reasons. (Original Post)
generalbetrayus
Nov 29
OP
Umm, sorry. Brawny is owned by Koch. Bounty is not (owned by Procter & Gamble)--which is why I buy it.
hlthe2b
Nov 29
#1
I buy some 7th Generation, but honestly, I go through TOO many paper towels. I'd have to take out a loan...
hlthe2b
Nov 29
#6
Oops, I meant to say Brawny. And Brawny rhymes with Donny. I fucked up, just like Donny!
generalbetrayus
Nov 29
#5
You're still right using Bounty. Bounty is just not as deep into TACO's Pocket.
marble falls
Nov 29
#7
hlthe2b
(112,624 posts)1. Umm, sorry. Brawny is owned by Koch. Bounty is not (owned by Procter & Gamble)--which is why I buy it.
gab13by13
(31,057 posts)2. Beat me to it,
I boycotted Brawny back in the Tea Party days.
marble falls
(70,460 posts)3. Why I don't buy Bounty ...
https://www.quiverquant.com/election-contributions/ticker/PG
I use 7th Generation which has a high % of recycled paper.
I use 7th Generation which has a high % of recycled paper.
hlthe2b
(112,624 posts)6. I buy some 7th Generation, but honestly, I go through TOO many paper towels. I'd have to take out a loan...
Last edited Sat Nov 29, 2025, 04:56 PM - Edit history (1)
--to buy 7th Generation (and go to about a dozen stores to buy the quantity I try to keep on hand--i.e., messy people... messy dogs... )
But I do try to buy their other products and I recommend them highly as an ethical company.
generalbetrayus
(1,484 posts)5. Oops, I meant to say Brawny. And Brawny rhymes with Donny. I fucked up, just like Donny!
marble falls
(70,460 posts)7. You're still right using Bounty. Bounty is just not as deep into TACO's Pocket.
Ritabert
(1,931 posts)4. Koch brands are Brawny, Angel Soft, Quilted Northern, Sparkle
....Dixie and Vanity Fair. I never buy them.
generalbetrayus
(1,484 posts)8. I never buy Brawny or Bounty.
I buy Kirkland brand paper towels at Costco.
Ritabert
(1,931 posts)9. I don't have a Costco anywhere near me but I'm hoping for one someday