S4·E2 Toilet Roll
Synopsis
How a factory in Manchester produces 700,000 toilet rolls a day starting with spruce timber offcuts from Sweden, pulped and rolled onto 1.2-tonne 'mother reels'. How the water treatment works of Brighton remove debris, grease and bacteria to produce clean water in little more than an hour. How a high-tech Japanese toilet addresses hygiene. How waterless toilets could improve sanitation for one-third of the world's population. The history of the modern flush toilet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 2 of Inside the Factory air?
Season 4, Episode 2 ('Toilet Roll') originally aired on July 24, 2018.
How long is Season 4 Episode 2 ('Toilet Roll')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.
What happens in Inside the Factory Season 4 Episode 2?
How a factory in Manchester produces 700,000 toilet rolls a day starting with spruce timber offcuts from Sweden, pulped and rolled onto 1.2-tonne 'mother reels'. How the water treatment works of Brighton remove debris, grease and bacteria to produce clean water in little more than an hour. How a hig...