Comments on: one small change…at a time

By: Domenick - Go Green Challenge

Domenick - Go Green Challenge — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:52:57 +0000

I think paper towels might be a goal of mine for next, that’s a tough one to tackle, you can do it.

By: Stephanie - Green SAHM

Stephanie - Green SAHM — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:59:21 +0000

That’s a good challenge. I’ve got paper towel use of my own almost completely gone, but breaking my kids and my husband’s paper towel habit is taking a lot more effort.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:22:47 +0000

I gave up paper towels 2 years ago and it is the easiest change I’ve every made. First, I cut up all my baby’s receiving blankets and zigzagged the edges. All his washcloths, my wash cloths, stained dish towels, Cut up t-shirts, etc. (probably 50 or more pieces) now reside in a large drawer in the kitchen that my son can reach. We use these exclusively and throw them right into the washer when they are ready. Like with cloth diapers, it generates a few more loads of laundry per year, but it was worth it. It cuts on expenses, there’s no packaging in the trash and no counter space is taken up with that roll! Good luck. You can do it.

By: Gina

Gina — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:03:05 +0000

Great goal, and YES you can do this! I switched to white washcloths over a year ago and haven’t bought paper towels yet. It’s great!

By: Hip Mountain Mama

Hip Mountain Mama — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:50:21 +0000

Congrats on your first change! This can be a real challenge…I look forward to hearing how it goes!
Suzy