I
was wiping up a spill at home and I started thinking about my days behind the
bar. I've wiped down a lot of bar tops over the years. That got me to thinking
about when I worked in a commercial kitchen and then there were those many
months employed at a bakery. What struck me is that I couldn't recall ever
using paper towels in any of those businesses.
So my personal "make a difference" and "going green" initiative is to swear off buying paper towels. I now keep plenty of rags and small wash cloths around, so I don't miss having paper towels for regular duty cleaning. When one of our pets had an accident I had to put on my thinking cap, but even that has not been enough of an issue to make me turn back. I am re-introducing the rag bag and embracing it. So far so good.
I commend on-premise operators for using tons less paper than we do at home. I challenge you to give it a try in your own home and let me know how it goes.
Hi Carol,
This is Charles Simmons, alias mezcal Importer.Hellos to you and Robert, and a Happy New Year to your family.
I'm going to show your paper towel comments to my wife, Marla, whom you would really love. She is a nurse practicioner-psychologist- cum farmer, and really dislikes paper towels.
Our type A daughter-in-law really twitches when she visits, and cannot find a paper towel herer. Haven't bought any... probably in 15 years.
Take a look at our website for new imports of liquors, liqueurs, and Italian Proseccos for 2010. www.pueblopartners.com
Please say hello to Robert. All the Best,
Charles
331-8338.