The paper towel decorating trick goes back at least a half century. This makes sense, since the kitchen paper towel was introduced in 1931 and really took the United States by storm in the 1950s.

A microbiologist shares his top three reasons paper towels are the sanitary choice to use in place of cloth towels, dishrags, and sponges. Published Mar 9, 2021 In Partnership With ...

In 2018, Americans used so many paper towels and tissues that the EPA estimated it led to 3.8 million tons of waste. That’s a whole lot of garbage going into our already packed landfills, not to ...

When to use paper towels. There are a few instances when a paper towel is a better option than a microfiber cloth. While microfiber is known for its ability to yank microbes off a surface, ...

So that’s not much to complain about. I’m definitely using paper towels less than I was before, and I feel good about that dent. But when my cat pukes from eating too fast (ugh, ROGER) or when ...