Organic fabric handkerchiefs: the alternative to disposable tissues

The desire to consume differently is growing. The world is filling up with followers of the zero-waste consumption model! At the beginning of this year, the decree published in the Official Journal last December comes into effect. It announces the ban on three of the eight single-use plastic products: plates, cups, and cotton buds! This is a step forward!

However, beyond single-use plastic waste, we must also take into account those everyday objects that only serve us once before disappearing from our lives...

Disposable tissues!

These little pieces of paper that we use for just about anything and everything. Blowing our noses, wiping a table, keeping us from touching a handle, or even as a napkin, they can do it all. This is why they are essential in the lives of many people. The tissue is made from...paper and therefore...wood, and it is not recycled. According to Greenpeace and WWF, there is only 19% recycled paper in a Kleenex.

This one isn't recycled because it would be less gentle to use. The result: 222x more water and 2.76x more electricity than producing a ton of recycled paper. But hey, the most important thing is that the customer's nose doesn't itch!

This is why it's more eco-responsible for us to opt for organic tissues. These are not thrown away and do not require the use of wood.

Organic fabric handkerchiefs

The perfect alternative (beyond blowing your nose like a cyclist... not really possible at work), there are a multitude of brands making organic handkerchiefs. These are organic cotton handkerchiefs , made from 100% organic cotton. Guess what, they don't scratch your nose ;). On top of that, you can have your own personalized handkerchiefs with pretty handmade designs.

For cotton to be truly organic, it must be GOTS certified. This is a certification of Organic textiles . This certification guarantees that the production and processing processes are environmentally friendly. There is respect for and improvement in working conditions, it promotes the use of organic fibers and the prohibition of dangerous inputs such as toxic heavy metals, aromatic solvents, etc.

Beyond adopting organic tissues into your life, you can also start stopping the use of makeup remover cotton pads!

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