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5 Sustainable Paper Towel Options

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This week, I'm making an effort to kick my paper towel addiction and all the waste it produces. Reusable paper towels not only reduce waste, but they can also save a ton of money. Americans spend $5.7 billion on paper towels every year. One 8 pack roll of single use Bounty paper towels costs $17.99 at Target. On the other hand, most of the products listed below last for months, if not years, and cost less than $20. Read more →

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The Environmental Impact of Paper Towels

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Since we've adjusted all of our cleaning products to be a little more sustainable, it's finally time to tackle our paper towel habit. I use paper towels pretty liberally when I'm cleaning and before Week 8 of my Tiny Waste Resolution, I was using them as napkins for most meals. This is going to be a tough one, but we've made it so far already. Let's ditch those paper towels! Read more →

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Letter Asking for Environmentally Friendly Dish Soap

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The week I started paying attention to the environmental impact of washing dishes, since that is a part of every day life in my home. I learned that dish soap can be harmful to our health and our environment, as well as contribute to landfill waste from plastic packaging. While there are sustainable dish soaps on the market, I think it's important to hold larger companies accountable for their environmental impact. Read more →

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Make a Pot Scrubber

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This week, I looked at the environmental impact of washing dishes and learned a few easy ways to be more environmentally friendly. I found sustainable dish soap and replaced my plastic sponge with a wooden dish washing brush. I considered getting a copper pot scrubber, but was afraid that would scratch the non-stick interiors of my pots and pans. Instead, I gathered some leftover yarn I've been holding onto to crochet some washable pot scrubbers! Read more →

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10 Sustainable Dish Soap Options

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This week, after learning about the environmental impact of washing dishes, I'm trying to greenify the way I clean up in the kitchen. First, I replaced my nasty plastic sponges with a compostable wooden Dish Washing Brush. Now, I'm looking for a low-waste, environmentally-friendly dish soap. Read more →