Don’t worry, it’s still Plastic-Free Tuesday, but we’re taking a slight detour in the blog today to address another common single-use household item—paper towels—which often come packaged in plastic, but can easily be replaced by a reusable alternative. When you need to clean up a kitchen spill, what do you reach for? If you’re like most Americans, there’s a good chance it’s a paper towel. According to the Ocean Conservancy, Americans use 13 billion lbs (nearly 6 billion kg) of paper towels each year. And while Americans are by far the most prolific users of paper towels, the market is growing ..read more