Making Napkins . As mentioned already, producing cotton is not a very environmentally friendly process. In fact, each 28 gram cotton napkin causes over one kilogram of greenhouse gas emissions and ...

If you've ever looked at a decorative paper napkin and thought, "Gosh, that design is so pretty that I'd like to decorate my house with it," you're not alone. A whole slew of DIY bloggers have ...

Stylized paper napkins can elevate any event, but if you're stuck with a bunch leftover don't fret. There are tons of ways to ...

365 Everyday Value by Whole Foods Eco-claims: 100 percent recycled paper (80 percent post-consumer content), whitened without chlorine bleach, fragrance free Price/quantity: $2.99/250 one-ply ...

Cloth napkins were the staple in American homes until the 1950s, when paper napkins, which required no laundering or ironing, took off. “This was mainly for convenience,” says Dan Nirenberg ...

It suggested using cloth napkins instead of paper. In the early '80s, while in graduate school and on a tight budget, I read a book about living simply. Skip to Main Content Skip to footer ...

Paper napkins and paper towels are ubiquitous in American kitchens, but many of us would rather not use all that paper — which does come from trees, after all — just to dry or clean ...

Chick-fil-A's first store designed to meet environmental design standards, opening this week in Fort Worth, will feature energy efficient appliances, low-flow restroom fixtures and a cistern for ...

The waste comprises not just food waste, but in fact, paper waste too. Paper is used up in massive quantities to produce paper bags, paper napkins and even placemats for trays in which food is served.