Paper Towels
Paper towels are a big waste; use cloth napkins instead, as they can be washed. Flickr.

13. Reduce The Use Of Paper Towels

Most people would argue that paper towels come in handy when you need to dry your hand. Furthermore, they are quite cheap and easy to store. However, they bring the most damage to your house’s ecosystem. In case you didn’t know, hand dryers are better than paper towels, as they generated 70% more carbon less than paper towels. However, we didn’t mean that you have to throw out your stack of paper towels. Just make sure to use them as little as possible. Instead, you can dry your hands using a cotton towel to maintain hygiene.

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