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Billionaire Bathroom Tissues

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

22 Carat Gold Toilet Paper Roll is the Most Expensive Disposable Item

— October 14, 2013 — Art & Design
If you have money to burn, why not wipe your bum with it instead? This unbelievable 22 carat gold toilet paper roll provides you with a means to quickly waste a great deal of wealth -- but then, that's a measure of status.

The Toilet Paper Man of Australia will sell you the world's most expensive bathroom tissue for the equivalent of about 1.3 million US dollars for a single roll. It's been genuinely made with a high weight gauge of the incredibly precious metal, contributing to your decorative washroom gilding in a major -- albeit disposable -- way.

How much money do you have to flush down the toilet -- literally? The sensational and indulgent 22 carat gold toilet paper roll would have to be a one-off purchase for most filthy rich buyers. Can you imagine acquiring a whole 12-pack?
Trend Themes
1. Luxury - Toilet Paper - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more affordable luxury toilet paper options to cater to a wider market.
2. Status Symbol - Bathroom Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and luxurious bathroom accessories to cater to the demand for exclusive status symbols.
3. High-end Decorative - Washroom Gilding - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce alternative materials or techniques for high-end decorative washroom gilding that can provide the same visual impact at a lower cost.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials and designs into luxury goods to attract affluent consumers.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and extravagant home decor items that can serve as status symbols.
3. Paper Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to reduce the environmental impact of paper products while maintaining the luxurious appeal.
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