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Towel for One
Is that a towel in your pocket? We've already done the dirty work (and filmed it) and demonstrated that it's possible to dry your hands with just one paper towel. But what if you dried your hands with zero? We've been told that in other countries, folks tote along their own hand towel in order to dry their hands after washing them. What if you did that, too? We're not suggesting you brandish your own handkerchief (monocle optional) in lieu of tissue, but a small towel could make a big difference. Who knows? You could also be Johnny- (or Jill-) on-the-spot when you spill your coffee.
Commentsjehan commented, on May 15, 2008 at 8:11 a.m.: To make this juuuust a bit easier, you could get those 'magic towels,' the ones that are like smaller than a tic-tac case, but when you make them wet, they expand to the size of a dish towel. Of course, that ease of use would be gone after the first use, but they usually have pretty neat designs! Janice commented, on May 15, 2008 at 8:53 a.m.: I love the idea but my only concern is that I use the paper towel to open the door to exit the restroom so as to not contaminate my hand with other people's germs on the way out. I would definitely consider carrying a wash cloth with me to dry my hands when the door is the push out kind that I can open with my elbow or foot. It would be one extra step in the thought process but worth it to help the environment. Scarlett commented, on June 12, 2008 at 9:46 a.m.: I picked up a couple of cheap, yet cute, dish towels and brought them in to my office for use in the restroom and kitchen area. I don't know if anyone else uses them, but I feel better about reducing my own use of paper towels (saves the office $ too - right?). I also take them home and wash them every week. I haven't tried taking my own towel to public places, but I'm thinking about it! Post a commentYou must be a registered user to post comments. |
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Stefan commented, on May 15, 2008 at 7:43 a.m.:
Brilliant!