Don't you just hate it when people are so self-satisfied and self-righteous about how ecologically sound they are? Yeah, me too. And then I start feeling like a failure because I'm not quite that advanced.
Well, don't worry. We're not going to try and make you feel like a failure. Rather the opposite--we want you to feel inspired to do better. (We can all do better, right?)
So, here's a practice I have adopted and it has saved some trees along the way. Now I'm talking about tissues. It's still that time of the year for colds. And soon it will be the start of allergy system. And that could be a lot of sneezes.
I've gone old fashioned. Back to handkerchiefs. Remember those big old handkerchiefs your father or grandfather had? Yep, that's what I have.
Then there are the smaller and fancier ones (on the left). The lady's handkerchief. (That's what my daughter has.)
Think about it! How many boxes of tissues do you buy a year? What if you suddenly didn't have to do that anymore?
And, I'm so lucky--a friend made and gave me a holder for a small plastic tissue pack, and I was able to adapt it as a holder for a handkerchief. Something I can toss in a backpack or a purse. How cool is that!
But where do you possibly find these handkerchiefs? I know I have gone online and found them. May have been Kohl's or Penney's. As for the ladies hankies, I know Ashley has found them at resale shops.
So the next time you have to sneeze, and grab for your box of tissues, think about it. You can make a change and cut down on the amount of paper you use and then put in the landfill.
Stay tuned! There will be more EnviroTips coming your way. And contact us, if you have one you'd like to share,
Posted by Etta Worthington
And here's a quick tip for cleaning up a well-used handkerchief in the middle of the day when you're at work or in a public place: Wash in the sink and hold under the hand drier. Instant fresh handkerchief!
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