Comments on: Consider The Green Kitchen Re-do

By: tao

tao — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:06:29 +0000

OLD cotton T-shirts make awesome, absorbent dishtowels – just cut them to desired size. If you want an actual “towel” the best “dishtowels” I’ve used are the small hand towels that are normally for the bathroom. They are thick and absorb well. Reinvent and Reuse!Tao

By: Chantal

Chantal — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:47:00 +0000

Can someone please suggest a brand of dish cloths/towels that are ABSORBENT? I only ever seem to be able to find the usual ones that don’t really absorb anything. What is that? I have used Seventh Generation products for almost two years, and I love them. No idea if anything is really clean, since it doesn’t smell clean, which was my biggest thing at first, but I love buying them, guilt free shopping! Their company and blog are the best, and their CEO is my (though he doesn’t know it) green mentor. I’m starting a new business and his books and blog have been a great source of inspiration for me.

By: The Tao of Change » Blog Archive » Bathroom Greening 101

The Tao of Change » Blog Archive » Bathroom Greening 101 — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:28:24 +0000

[...] the toilet and shower, I like the same natural products I use in the kitchen. Bon Ami for basic scouring or Mrs. Meyers for added cleaning power and scent from natural essential [...]

By: tao

tao — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:25:10 +0000

I’m glad to know about more helpful green products. I will check out BabyGanics – thank you, Lisa. And, even more thanks for losing the paper towels – from all of us and the planet.
Tao

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:41:59 +0000

Really informative post! Going green in the kitchen is an easy first step. One product that you didn’t mention that I love is BabyGanics (www.babyganics.com). It is all natural and organic, but unlike other “green” cleaners it is safe to use on marble and granite countertops – leaves them clean, sparkling and streak free I too am guilty of using paper towels…but I’m going to try and cut them out now.

Thanks.

By: tao

tao — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:34:42 +0000

I’m so glad you set me straight, Terry! I will head right over to your BioBagUSA.com site! I am happy to hear we are starting to make our compostables out of NON-GMO corn. Watch for another post on this topic!
Tao

By: tao

tao — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:32:02 +0000

You are absolutely right, Greg. I haven’t used paper towels in years, but tend to think I’m too much of the exception and want to give some room. You reminded me that there isn’t much “room” (or time) left for us to decrease our consumption and waste. Greg is right – paper towels are another convenience we don’t need. I like your bucket idea, too! Tao

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:58:17 +0000

Great article Tracey; however I do not see any reason why one has to buy paper towels ever again. You can but 40-50 dish rags and use them for spills or for napkins. You can also buy cotton napkins. The cost is very low. Keep a little bucket in the kitchen and place the dirty rags/napkins in there. No excuses!!! Even if you have kids.

Greg

By: phyllis diehl

phyllis diehl — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:30:18 +0000

dear trace thanks for the education and informing me of these products, as a proud grandmother, i think the picture of shay is wonderful….thanks for the advice and thanks for showind me shay in a “pondering activity” thanks again

By: Terry Phillips

Terry Phillips — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:08:48 +0000

Hi, I just wanted to respond to you that all BioBags (biodegradable and compostable trash bags) are made from certified GMO free corn. In fact, we are beginning to use many different renewables in the creation of our bags and liners, including rapeseed and sunflowers.

Thank you for what you do in educating the public on green options!

Terry Phillips
BioBagUSA