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Paper towel conservation

“Always rip a paper towel in half before using.”

–Matt Maldre, 2009

Much of paper towels go unused. After using a paper towel, unfold it and see how much was actually used. In my case it’s often around one-third. I love the Select-a-Size towels. I like to rip the towel in half before using. And that doesn’t mean you can toss out the other half if it doesn’t get used. At work I have a food drawer that I stash unused napkins and half-towels.

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Tom Saaristo
17 years ago

I buy the “Select a Size” towels and have noticed a reduction in the amount of rolls I go through in a month

Lisa Schryver
Lisa Schryver
17 years ago

Yes! I, too, recently started by the “select a size” paper towels and have noticed a marked difference in my paper towel usage. My household used to go through about three regular rolls of paper towels a month. Now we go through one “select a size” roll a month. Geniuses!

Astrolabe
17 years ago

you’re so green Matty!