Easy Green Living Tips

Napkins and paper towels require trees, water, energy and packaging to produce and transport. By the time they end up on the store’s shelf, napkins and paper towels have already had a significant negative impact on the environment. And, this is before they get used once, tossed in the trash and start making their way to the landfill.

You can very easily green your dining routine by using eco-friendly reusable cloth napkins that can last you a lifetime. Inexpensive cloth napkins can be sewn from a variety of reclaimed fabrics or purchased at home and discount stores. At just a few dollars per set, reusable cloth napkins will also save you a lot of money since they can last a lifetime and you will never again need to purchase disposable napkins.

Reusable cloth napkins can be washed in your normal laundry loads and don’t take up much room in the washer, so they shouldn’t increase your water usage. To get a little greener, dry your reusable cloth napkins on a clothesline – or even thrown over your shower rod – rather than drying them in an energy-using dryer. However, they can also be thrown in the dryer with your clothes if line drying is not an option.