Cloth Napkins: Classy and Eco-conscious!, 139°

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Who needs Thanksgiving or the in-laws over for dinner as an excuse to bring out the cloth napkins? There's no need for a fancy dinner spread or a special occasion. Why not use cloth napkins every day? And while you'll spice up that morning cereal, you'll also prevent another napkin form finding its way into the garbage while saving a bit of the energy and trees that are used in paper production.

Cloth napkins are available at most department stores and major retailers like IKEA and Target. But to save more money and resources while adding a creative kick, make your own out of gently used sheets and fabrics.

3 comments about this action

Lynn B.

Tuck one into your brown bagged lunch - it will seem very luxurious in the breakroom and reduce paper napkin use even further.

in January

Carol S.

Great idea Lynn! Bring your own utensils too. Here in Japan it's easy to find chopsticks in a carry-case but I'm sure you can find a utensil set too. Another great idea from Japan: buy a mini-hand towel (or facecloth) to keep in your handbag/knapsack to dry your hands in public restrooms.

in February

Lindis C.

Make your own cloth napkins out of unbleached calico - decorate them with embroidery or appliqué with recycled fabric scraps for individual flair.

Then make your own napkin rings! I cut a plastic shampoo bottle into rings, then was disappointed when I peeled off the label and was left with sticky glue on the bottle. Not to worry! I covered the sticky part with some pretty recycled wrapping paper! Gorgeous napkin rings if I do say so myself!

in March