January's Green Challenge: Paper Towel Free Household
Join the Green Challenge every month and make one small change to help the environment. Keep us posted on your progress throughout the month and keep an eye out for spectacular giveaways.You'd think that the world stopped spinning when we run out of paper towels in our house. Apparently I'm the only one who knows the secret location of the rags and dish towels. This month I've decided to do a little experiment and not replenish our paper towel supply, forcing everyone to be conscientious of the waste.
Here are some fast facts:
- 90% of American households purchase paper towels.
- Disposable towels amount to 3,000 tons of waste per day.
- Using recycled paper towels saves 4000kWh of energy and 7,000 gallons of water.
- Paper towels make a great addition to your compost pile.
I'll be checking in next week with my progress (and whether my family is still speaking to me).














