organically recognized that there was something wrong with the way we were going through rolls and rolls of kitchen towels so very quickly. Paper comes from trees. Even if the paper used had been recycled, we are are using a lot of paper. Let's think: what was life like before disposable paper kitchen towels were invented? Why not switch back to cloth?

Table napkins are not only for posh people. It is nice to sit down to a meal with proper table napkins with which to wipe our mouths. (In this day and age, it is often just nice to sit down as a family to eat. Siew-Peng was surprised to learn how many young children do not sit down at the table to eat.)

Since we've gone down the organic cotton route, why not switch to organic cotton dish cloth and tea towels when our old ones wear out?

Then we learned that the Salad Greens Keeper made by Hankettes is a marvellous thing. With a small family, salad leaves go all yucky far too quickly. Sure, it could go into the compost heap, but why not try to preserve it for a little longer?

 Bishopston Fairtrade Table Napkins. Fairtrade Table Napkins (Various Colours)

These organic-cotton table napkins have been specially commissioned from Bishopston Trading and are exclusive to organically . Regular use at table (instead of the paper options) will save you lots of money

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  Table Napkins (Various Colours)

In organic cotton chambray (as against the softer flannel of the hankies) and in colour grown green only. Can be used regularly at table instead of paper serviettes or kitchen towels.

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  Organic Cotton Dish Cloth (Natural)

Lightweight & absorbant, these organic cotton waffle weave dish cloths dry quickly to avoid the stinky cloth syndrome! 13”x13”.

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Organic Cotton Tea Towel

Hankettes describes these as “Lovely organic cotton for your dinnerware drying pleasure”. I suppose something as dreary as washing and drying up could do with some help in making it pleasurable.

Pack of two at a generous 19” x 27” each.

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Salad Greens Keeper

Keep your salad greens fresh and crisp longer! Wash then store greens and veggies in this drawstring sack in the fridge. No more wilting, browning, or sliminess. Super absorbent without succumbing to “stinky cloth syndrome”. 12” x 16” in Natural (not green as shown in picture) with jute drawstring for that rustic look.

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Lotus Jayne Fair Trade Gifts