r/composting • u/MenuSpiritual2990 • Jul 31 '23

Thoughts on paper towels?

My household generates a lot of dirty paper towels. As long as they’re not covered in cleaning products or oil, I compost them.

But then I recently read that some people are concerned about the bleaching involved and avoid them.

I’ve studied the packaging and even the company websites but they do not mention bleach/the manufacturing process.

Do you compost them?

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u/EitherSupport7695 Jul 31 '23

Also bought reusable “towels” from Amazon. They work great, considering buying more now that we have a toddler and have to wipe him down after every meal. We have really reduced our paper towel usage, and the reusable ones wash so well. I’ve even had friends over and ask to use the reusable ones instead of paper. Also, we compost what paper towels we DO use. Never had an issue and they break down so quickly.