Paper Towels
Efficient, high velocity electric hand dryers are greener than paper towels.
If you need paper towels, roll paper towels result in less waste than multi-fold towels. After you click "see products" links below, search for products that meet this criteria:
a. 100% total recycled content, including at least 40% post-consumer recycled content (PCRC);
b. No added inks, dyes or fragrances.
Avoid battery-powered automatic dispensers, which produce hazardous waste (batteries) and require more maintenance.
Info on this product category: Paper Towels
Why Go Green
Paper towels on this site:
- Are not processed with chlorine and chlorine derivatives which can release cancer-causing dioxins and furans into wastewater.
- Have a high post-consumer recycled content, which saves trees and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Criteria for Paper Towels
Criteria for Required products:
Paper towels
a. Must contain 100% total recycled content, including at least 40% PCRC;
b. Must be certified by Green Seal or UL Ecologo; and
c. Must not contain any added inks, dyes or fragrances.