Which is more energy efficient – using paper napkins or machine washing and drying cloth ones?
Guest5618 When it comes to machine washing and drying cloth napkins, I think that the napkins a family would use would just slide into the weekly or daily wash without being noticed too much. I don't think that the napkins would add a noticeable amount to the energy/water/detergent usage. However, using paper napkins involves trees/energy/BLEACH. I think that washing cloth napkins is more environmentally sound. My advice: wipe your hands on your jeans. That's what they're for. You're going to wash them anyway. Report (0) (0) | earlier Guest6323 Actually your sleave! Report (0) (0) | earlier Guest6847 using your tongue to clean would be the best solution.or cloth napkins washed by the hands of a washer women Report (0) (0) | earlier Guest2508 I would suspect that cloth napkins are better. They will not take up a significant amount of space (i.e. you will likely still do the same # of loads of laundry) and they can be re-used over and over again and then reused afterw
