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 mode! At the beginning of this year, the decree that the Official Journal published last December comes into force. It announces the ban on 3 of the 8 single-use plastic products: plates, cups and cotton buds! This is progress!

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

Disposable tissues!

These little pieces of paper that we use for just about everything. Blowing our noses, wiping a table, avoiding touching a handle or even as a napkin, it can do everything. This is why it is essential in the lives of many individuals. The paper handkerchief is made from…paper and therefore…wood and it is not recycled. According to Greenpeace and WWF, there would be only 19% recycled paper in a Kleenex.

This one is not recycled because it would be less gentle when used. Result: 222x more water and 2.76x more electricity than for the production of a ton of recycled paper. But hey, the most important thing is that the customer's nose doesn't itch!

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

Organic fabric handkerchiefs

The ideal alternative (beyond blowing your nose like a cyclist... not really possible at work), there are a multitude of brands making organic fabric handkerchiefs. These are organic cotton handkerchiefs , made from 100% organic cotton. Guess what, it doesn'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 textile . The guarantees of this certification are that the production and processing processes are environmentally friendly. There is respect and improvement of 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 to stop using cotton makeup removers!

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