Tag Archives: Cloth

By Fredrica Syren: When people become parents, they tend start using more paper towels. They are convenient for spills, cleaning messy hands and faces, and wiping runny noses. When my oldest was 2 years old, we gave up paper towels. Yes, you read that right: I did the opposite. I …

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By Fredrica Syren: We live in a society of convenience. Of course, modern day menstrual pads and tampons have made feminine hygiene easier and more convenient. Unfortunately, as with most convenient things, they have a devastating effect on the environment as well as women’s health because they contain lots of …

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By Kim Robson Paper towels are so convenient and useful; it can be hard to even think of giving them up. I’ll ‘fess up: I’m guilty, too. Nine out of ten households use them. We still use them sparingly in our home. But I’ve managed to use significantly fewer of …

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