The Cheeky Panda facial tissues

The Cheeky Panda is a British eco-friendly brand founded in 2016 by Chris Forbes and Julie Chen. The company specializes in creating sustainable alternatives to traditional paper products by utilizing bamboo, which grows significantly faster than trees and requires fewer resources.

While the brand is headquartered in the United Kingdom, its manufacturing operations are strategically located in China. This location is chosen because Southeast China provides an abundant surplus of sustainable bamboo. The production process involves harvesting the bamboo, pulping it in local factories that recycle water and capture steam for electricity, and converting it into finished goods like facial tissues and toilet paper before shipping them globally.

The company is a certified B Corp and remains an independent entity led by its original founders, with plans for further international expansion and potential public listing. Their mission focuses on reducing plastic waste and carbon emissions through the use of FSC-certified renewable bamboo.