Making a greener difference with these easy changes (plus ENTER TO WIN!)
{This post is sponsored by Kliin. While I received compensation to share, all opinions are my own.)
It’s no secret that since having my first child over 13 years ago, we have been slowly making changes in our family to be more eco-friendly, sustainable and green in nature. Most of these decisions happen in the check out aisle.
I began with our cleaning products, then skin and hair care, eventually we made changes into our kitchen containers and supplies (and bought all the reusable lunch packaging), I swapped out my makeup and have been more conscious of the clothing I buy.
It’s never been an overnight change or decision, and certainly not something that is perfect, but I feel confident in the decisions we’ve been making over the years to lead a more environmentally conscious life.
However, there are still some areas where I know I can do better (or feel like I’m failing miserably to be honest). The first is in my use of plastic food bags, the second, is our use of paper towels. They are convenient, and compostable, but I know we should work to reduce them.
We have started in some regards because we tend to use our dish clothes or dish towels to help clean up spills or wipe hands.
It’s one reason why when I was sent the Kliin reusable towel, I knew I’d love it. It’s washable, compostable and cleans up easily.
So when I want to wipe the after-dinner spill, or clean up the coffee I splashed around, I can grab the Kliin towel, rinse it and have it at the ready instead of paper towels.
The more we think about making these changes, the more we want to consider how to make these switches. For me, I know I keep reaching for the paper towels because of how easy they are and how accessible they are when I go grocery shopping.
Having something like the Kliin reusable towel is just as handy, but more eco-friendly. That’s a win.
Unlike the early days a decade ago when I was paying high prices and high shipping costs for eco-friendly materials, there are so many economical and effective items available now – the Kliin reusable towel is under $10 (want to grab one locally for my Ottawa readers – check out terra20!)
A few things to note about the towels that Kliin shared with me:
· One Kliin towel = 17 paper towel rolls
· Use it for months then compost it
· Good for 300 washes
· Unlike traditional towels, Kliin towels never smell bad
Another way Kliin is helping the environment
There are other products Kliin offers too and one that is brand new that I think is going to be popular is their dish cleansing paste.
You know how when you want to wash your cereal bowl quickly, or the kids reusable water cup, you seem to waste a lot of dish soap and water or have to fill the entire sink with soapy water for almost no dishes? The new Kliin dish cleansing paste saves water and will last about 6 months. Simply wipe some on your cloth and wash. It doesn’t hurt that the lime smells great too!
What I was also impressed with was that it is really a great cleaner! I had to scrub something that I thought was going to be way trickier than it ended up being and this paste really helped!
To get more information about Kliin, find them online at www.kliin.co
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ENTER TO WIN
Interested in winning your own Kliin set with the dish paste and reusable cloths?
Kliin is providing a gift package for one of my lucky readers valued at $74!
Enter by commenting below and tell me one thing you want to change to help green your habits!
Giveaway is open to Canadian residents, void in QC. Giveaway closes on April 5, 2020 at 5 pm EST. One winner will be drawn at random from eligible entries. One entry per person.
18 Comments
joy
I love the thought of not using so many paper towels – also would love to reuse more things, rather than throwing them in the garbage – I am always conscious of what I throw away – it bothers me to throw away so much plastic, like bread bags and milk bags, but other than buying a cow or making my own bread I can’t see away around that! Always try to use the green bin to its capacity – for food scraps etc. A minor thing is not using coffee filters but rather a reusable coffee filter. I like using my own tote bags, and bringing my own containers to Bulk Barn (currently on hold!). I find being more ‘green’ a fun challenge!
Elaine G
I want to get reusable fruit and vegetables bags for the grocery store when I shop. Also reuasable storage bags so I can stop buying the plastic ones and filling up the landfill.
Mary
I absolutely love Kliin, especially the rolls. I decided to stop using paper towels and to use only Kliin. Fun giveaway!
Linda
I would love to get a water-saving shower head.
Stephanie Cuttress
We are trying to reduce the amount of disposable items in our house and the reusable cloths would be a great addition. It’s often too easy to grab paper towel (like you said) and I love this idea! Thanks for the opportunity to try something new.
Kim
This is good idea, and I mostly use similar instead of paper towels. Thanks for posting this.
Sandra
I am not eligible for the contest but would really love to try their paper towel!! With young kids and lots of spills, I use more than I like. I will be checking for them locally!
Kathy Lane
I’ve been using the reusable cloths for my dishes but never thought to use them to replace my paper towels. Genius!!
Would love to try the dish paste.
Lydia
What a cool product! Thanks for sharing Rebecca. I’ve been wanting to switch from chemical-filled cleaning supplies to greener alternatives. I love that the towels are compostable too!
melanie
I want to start using a replacement for plastic wrap, we try to use containers but the sizing isn’t always right, I have seen some beeswax options that look great. Were down to our last roll of paper towel this would be a great.
Sharon
I would like to start using reusable bags for fruits or vegetable and start a small veggie garden this spring.
Samantha Lipton
Trying to cut down on packaged food items…I’ve started making my own bread and only eating sweets I’ve baked myself. Slowly working my way towards buying more from bulk in reusable containers instead of packaged goods.
Alison
I’d like to reduce our plastic garbage, especially buying less things that are wrapped in plastic (looking at you cucumbers). And reduce our paper towel use. I’m trying to get the family to use more reusable cloths, but apparently they are all very sensitive to any sort of moldy smell. These cloths that don’t smell would be ideal.
Chantel Marshall
A clean place to put my fruit and veggies, that is reusable.
Kristin Tousignant
Paper towels! We use so many and I want to stop! Would love to try it!
Fernanda
Loved the idea of using less paper towel! The other thing I would like to change is using reusable diapers for my baby.
Maureen Turner
That dish paste sounds amazing! I’ve always thought it was such a waste when just cleaning a few things! Would love to make that change
Sunshine H
We are working hard at reducing the number of bags we are taking from grocery stores (like for produce) and how much plastic we are using at home. We are starting to use more glass containers, like mason jars, for short and long term storage.