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Tissue Products: Industry overview
Who would have thought that the toilet paper and facial tissue we use every day are created by clearcutting ancient forests like Canada’s Boreal? It’s sad but true that disposable tissue products, used once and then thrown away or flushed down the toilet, contribute to the destruction of forests that have been around for over 10,000 years. The good news is that the tissue product industry is changing; the bad news is that some manufacturers, like Kimberly-Clark, are not. Paper production and consumption worldwide have serious negative impacts. The pulp and paper industry, which includes tissue product manufacturers, is among the world’s largest generators of toxic air, water pollutants and waste products. It is the third largest generator of global warming emissions, and those emissions are projected to increase 100 percent by 2020. It is the world’s largest user of fresh water, and is among the world’s largest users of energy. It destroys natural forests that are essential for clean air and water, the atmosphere’s chemistry, wildlife habitat, indigenous culture, spiritual inspiration and recreation.
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Tissue Products: Industry overview
Who would have thought that the toilet paper and facial tissue we use every day are created by clearcutting ancient forests like Canada’s Boreal? It’s sad but true that disposable tissue products, used once and then thrown away or flushed down the toilet, contribute to the destruction of forests that have been around for over 10,000 years. The good news is that the tissue product industry is changing; the bad news is that some manufacturers, like Kimberly-Clark, are not. Paper production and consumption worldwide have serious negative impacts. The pulp and paper industry, which includes tissue product manufacturers, is among the world’s largest generators of toxic air, water pollutants and waste products. It is the third largest generator of global warming emissions, and those emissions are projected to increase 100 percent by 2020. It is the world’s largest user of fresh water, and is among the world’s largest users of energy. It destroys natural forests that are essential for clean air and water, the atmosphere’s chemistry, wildlife habitat, indigenous culture, spiritual inspiration and recreation.
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Trees
Paul on things that make you go green says, “The NRDC estimates that if every household in the United States used one less roll of paper towels, we could save 544,000 trees.”
Can I recycle paper towels?
I found some information about
recycling paper towels on Mc Master University in Hamilton, Canada
The question is can I recycle tissues or napkins? The answer, no, you can't. The reason? Tissue, paper towel and napkins are all considered personal hygiene or clean-up products. Due to potential contamination, these products are not acceptable as recyclables.
The good news is you can shred and compost your own. Here is how you do it.
You will want to save just paper towels and napkins in a separate bag or container, and wearing gloves when you shred the paper is a good safety tip. Any bacteria or other critters will be broken down in the composting process so the end product is safe, and you conserve resources and get free mulch at the same time!
If you need more information about how to set up composting there is a complete how to here on the Hamilton county Tennessee website.
recycling paper towels on Mc Master University in Hamilton, Canada
The question is can I recycle tissues or napkins? The answer, no, you can't. The reason? Tissue, paper towel and napkins are all considered personal hygiene or clean-up products. Due to potential contamination, these products are not acceptable as recyclables.
The good news is you can shred and compost your own. Here is how you do it.
You will want to save just paper towels and napkins in a separate bag or container, and wearing gloves when you shred the paper is a good safety tip. Any bacteria or other critters will be broken down in the composting process so the end product is safe, and you conserve resources and get free mulch at the same time!
If you need more information about how to set up composting there is a complete how to here on the Hamilton county Tennessee website.
A Paper Towel-less Life
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A Paper Towel-less Life
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Oh no I didnt....yes I did
I drink coffee almost everyday. And everyday I use a small brown coffee filter in my Melita single cup maker. This morning I realized that maybe my dingy hankies could have a use before they go into the cleaning rag pile? So I tried it. I folded my handkerchief into a square that I opened up and placed into the filter holder. I filled the cloth filter with coffee and poured boiling water to brew. It worked but not without some difficulty. After this test I realized that it would work better if I cut the hanky to the size of a paper filter and sew. One last thing and probably the worst. My coffee tasted like a dryer sheet! So make sure you wash and hang dry your hanky before brewing your coffee.
"What is the difference between a hockey mom and a pitbull?--Lipstick"
I know some ladies would love to save a tree by using a handkerchief but are worried about staining their white hanky with red lipstick. Worry not. This problem was solved 68 years ago when these Lipstick hankies were designed. They were saving trees even back then.
Carrying small items?
Just say NO to paper or plastic. Here is a great way to contain small items using your handkerchief.
Cloth Rags In The Kitchen
I was raised to use old cloth napkins in the kitchen in the place of paper towels or napkins. They are good for spills and cleaning counters.
Care For Your Handkerchief
The cleaning and care of your handkerchief is simple. You can wash them along with your other laundry in the washing machine. Or you can hand wash them in the bathroom sink with a small amount of soap, rinse well, wring out, and hang to air dry. Handkerchiefs are very thin and will be dry in minutes on a hot day.
*News Flash*New Hanky Uses Discovered
This morning while getting my coffee, I gave them my own glass cup to use for some reason they put a Java Jacket on the glass for me. I removed the sleeve and grabbed the handkerchief from my pocket and off I went.
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