Project Genesis is now at Old Grey Mare.
My small contribution, small measure is contained in a small cloth napkin.
I have issues with paper plates, cups and napkins.
I do not like to eat on a flimsy paper plate.
I am a freak…I like to wash dishes!
Plus the waste involved in using paper products is noteworthy.
I do not use paper plates or cups.
I will occasionally use paper towels to clean with but that is the only use I have for them.
We use cloth napkins at meal time.
All the time.
I find them at thrift stores and yard sales.
I do laundry often enough and cloth napkins do not add much to the total amount.
Joe carries a cloth handkerchief in his pocket at all times.
It comes in handy.
Please visit Suzan for more Project Genesis links.
grace surrounds us
Olive
We do too! And everyone thinks we're nuts! AS for the claims I have heard we are wasting water and using more phosphates you and I know we can toss those small napkins in with a load with no extra effects on anything.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in!
xx
z
I don't care much for paper plates and cups either and we use cloth napkins, too.
ReplyDelete~*Ive just started using cloth napkins and I think it just makes practical sense and looks prettier at the table setting!~*Thanks for sharing Olive!! Hugs, Rachel ~*
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. Paper plates, etc. just don't do it for me. Since you're doing laundry anyway, and laundry unavoidable, cloth napkins are a great solution.
ReplyDeleteVery practical. Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kim
i don't like paper plates, but sometimes get lazy. i love the vase in your photo with the grapes. it's beautiful. thanks for your comment on my post gifts. take care rose
ReplyDeleteBravo Olive...us too...what I love about cloth napkins is the softer they become with use and laundering, and yes, if you are conscientious about not washing them in half-loads, they don't take up extra water.
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo particular about what I drink from that it has to be white bone china...just makes the tea or coffee taste better.
It's hard to believe that some folks would rather use paper plates and cups rather than wash. What's even worse is styrofoam. Awful! I enjoy washing dishes. And a pretty cloth napkin always feels special. Wishing you a beautiful day. :) Tammy
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe that some folks choose to use paper plates and cups all the time. Styrofoam is even worse. Awful! I enjoy washing dishes. And a cloth napkin always feels special. Wishing you a beautiful day! :) Tammy
ReplyDeleteMy sister ALWAYS uses cloth napkins, so I pick them up at thrift stores for her. I use way too many disposable things. I need to be more conscious about what I am throwing in the land fills.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Except for the napkins....but I'm re thinking that now.
ReplyDeleteLove cleaning and handling the dishes and whatnot.
I just love the
ReplyDeleteidea of cloth
napkins at all
meals, but have
yet to execute
the plan!! It's
just a matter of
intent and as
they say at Nike,
JUST DO IT! I'll
try, I promise : )!
xx Suzanne
We do this, too~ I am guilty of sometimes using paper, but I will be more conscious. It is usually when I am not at home. Great reminder!
ReplyDeleteI've gone back and forth on the napkin issue and have both in my house. Do you change cloth napkins every meal, or do family members have a special napkin holder for one that they hardly used?
ReplyDeleteJust curious.
Kathy
Kathy, there are only two of us usually and sometimes I change them out right away and sometimes I hold them over if clean enough.
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