Comments on: Greenwash Of The Week: Scott Green Naturals Paper Towels.

By: Melissa Sandfort

Melissa Sandfort — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:56:49 +0000

There is a larger issue: BPA in recycled paper, particularly toilet paper (and also these paper towels). Receipts have surprisingly high levels of BPA because there is BPA in the thermal paper they are printed on. Receipts are recycled, and BPA therefore gets into anything made with recycled paper content. It’s a tragic shame, but until BPA is not in recycled toilet paper, I have decided to stop using it — because every time recycled toilet paper is flushed down the toilet, that means more BPA is being introduced into the waterways. The BPA in these paper towels still causes the original BPA in the receipts to continue cycling around…

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:05:52 +0000

Everybody knows that the longer, and less worn fibers of fresly pulped trees make for a stronger paper towel, especially when wet – that way you can… ummm… throw it away?

By: nan fischer

nan fischer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:14:33 +0000

Agreed, paper towels are for cat hurl. I tear up old flannel sheets and cotton clothes that aren’t freebox-worthy. I’ve also picked up towels at the gym that have been in the lost and found a long time.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:55:22 +0000

Even fully recycled paper towels aren’t really the greenest option, though I keep a roll around to deal with the occasional cat vomit. Otherwise, it’s all about cloth!