In China, You Now Have To Watch Commercials Before Getting Access To Toilet Paper In Public
In a controversial move aimed at reducing toilet paper wastage, some public restrooms in China have introduced a system that requires users to watch advertisements before receiving toilet paper, according to The Metro. Videos circulating online, show individuals scanning a QR code on a toilet paper dispenser. After viewing a short ad, the dispenser releases a limited amount of paper.
Alternatively, users can skip the advertisement by paying 0.5 RMB (around Rs 5). The initiative, described by some online critics as "dystopian," is said to be an effort by authorities to prevent overuse and misuse of public toilet paper, as cases of individuals taking excessive amounts have been reported, as per the news report.
However, the practice has sparked criticism over accessibility and hygiene. Concerns include scenarios where a person's phone may be out of battery or they may not have internet access or spare change-potentially leaving them without toilet paper in urgent situations.

