HEY, WE'RE ALL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
But let's not get crazy.
(Thanks to Joshua Orpin, Mark Schlesinger and BillyJoeJimBob)
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But let's not get crazy.
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um. ewww.
Posted by: queensbee | February 27, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Just give me a bidet.
Posted by: Olo Baggins of Bywater | February 27, 2009 at 01:00 PM
OK, "going green" just got a whole lot more unrealistic.
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | February 27, 2009 at 01:02 PM
You're supposed to wipe?
Posted by: Pannus | February 27, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Did anyone else click "how to use a cloth wipe" ? I just couldn't help myself. I feel so enlightened.
Posted by: Thomasm | February 27, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Same for the "green movement".
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | February 27, 2009 at 01:07 PM
That is the stupidest PC idea that I have ever heard of. God gave us tissues instead of hankies, which are totally gross and disgusting. Who ever cooked up this dumb idea should be taken out and shot.
Posted by: christine | February 27, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Um..no thanks. Sorry rainforest.
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2009 at 01:10 PM
That's a lot of brown for a little green living. How many times do you have to run the washing machine AFTER washing the special "loads"? I think I would have to move.
Posted by: Joshua | February 27, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Next thing they'll suggest is "cloth feminine pads*.
eww.
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Yeah, because the water and energy and detergent used in washing cloth wipes is environmentally insignificant. Doesn't ANYBODY think these things through?!
..and I'm not going to put any of my clothes in the same wash load as the poop load...
Posted by: Allen at Division | February 27, 2009 at 01:15 PM
oops..they DO!!
cycle pads. CYCLE PADS???
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2009 at 01:15 PM
*snork*
On the "cycle pad" description:
"I've had a steady stream of requests for them..."
eww
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2009 at 01:17 PM
What if the previous user had a green movement?
Posted by: Danny | February 27, 2009 at 01:18 PM
I know someone that does this. She uses a similar product monthly also. If I visit her I'm bringing my own toilet paper.
Ok normal products use up paper resources but this stuff uses up water, detergent and electricity. Which is really worse for the environment I wonder?
Posted by: Lorrie | February 27, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Ain't that some sh!t.
Seriously.
Posted by: Brian | February 27, 2009 at 01:20 PM
"You may add whatever laundry additives you desire - chlorine bleach, oxygen bleach, tea tree oil, lavender oil, stain remover, whatever."
um... are those products good for the environment? just askin'.
Posted by: mudstuffin | February 27, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Actually, in yesterday's NY Times there was an article about how the "ultra soft" tissue is depleting the forests more quickly because it takes more pulp to make it.
Posted by: Braniff | February 27, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Bring 'em on. Those Sherpa wipes are right up my alley!
Posted by: Mitch | February 27, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Mitch - that would explain your limp.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | February 27, 2009 at 01:32 PM
"and saves you those late-night trips to the store."
You have to go to the laundromat instead.
Posted by: pogo | February 27, 2009 at 01:33 PM
buy now, get this free...
http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Urinary-Leg-Bag-Kit-9824.html?GCID=C13064x004
Posted by: Jazzzz | February 27, 2009 at 01:33 PM
Siouxie - did you see those patterns? "Cheeky Monkey"?
They also make 'snackin' bags.' Sure would hate to mess up on laundry day.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | February 27, 2009 at 01:37 PM
The one on the bottom right...is that a cow pattern or has it already been used?
Posted by: Layzeeboy | February 27, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Jazzzz,
You should've posted that to the Ryanair Pay Toilets story...
Posted by: wiredog | February 27, 2009 at 01:39 PM
I just use the take-up roll to reuse toilet tissue.
Posted by: Horace LaBadie | February 27, 2009 at 01:44 PM
'"ultra soft" tissue is depleting the forests more quickly because it takes more pulp to make it.'
The southern US is happily growing as much pine to make pulp as you can use to wipe your dainty. The market for newsprint is rapidly dwindling.
Posted by: pogo | February 27, 2009 at 01:45 PM
I already hate doing laundry. This would not work for me at all then. In fact if I could run across a guy who liked long walks on the beach, sitting around the fireplace with a good glass of wine, and doing laundry I'd be very happy.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2009 at 01:50 PM
I'm not sure if this ranks higher or lower on the ICK scale, butt...
If you really want to save the environment, use the paper to wipe. Then instead of flushing it, put the paper in your compost pile and let it rot.
Posted by: The Dread Pirate Chris | February 27, 2009 at 01:58 PM
and hey, if you forget to do laundry and run out of wipes, any old shirt will do!
i've been known to throw away baby's clothes after a poopie diaper leak. also vomit covered clothing.
Posted by: crossgirl | February 27, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Where is Siouxie's machete when you need it?
Posted by: Cheesewiz | February 27, 2009 at 02:20 PM
Yo, DPC - (Caution: gratuitous seriousness follows)
Basically you are right but it's better not to use "night soil" in your compost pile. If it doesn't compost completely there are a number of nasties that could get into or onto your veggies.
Posted by: pogo | February 27, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Cheesie, I'm using it at the moment. Allen needs a machete-whacking.
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2009 at 02:37 PM
"And cloth wipes can be used wet without any of the sopping disintegration that regular toilet paper is prone to."
You're doing it wrong.
Posted by: gfunksizzle | February 27, 2009 at 02:43 PM
If I HAVE to,I'm going with the black and white,holstein cow look.
Posted by: ron | February 27, 2009 at 02:54 PM
pogo - I know. That's why my wife's rose bushes look so good.
Posted by: The Dread Pirate Chris | February 27, 2009 at 02:56 PM
No.
Posted by: marfie | February 27, 2009 at 03:14 PM
" Ye doona ha' ta wash th' little devils; Ye wait until a Klingon ship passes by, 'n ye beam 'em aboard. "
Scottie
Posted by: Clankazoid | February 27, 2009 at 04:04 PM
These will never be used on any baby who is not the first born.
Our #1 got his poopy tush wiped with old washcloths that were then washed (well, except for some really nasty ones). When #2 came along mrs. p said "Screw the redwoods, I'm using disposable wipes."
We did find other uses for the plastic wipe containers. Fine crayon boxes, for one thing.
Posted by: padraig | February 27, 2009 at 04:20 PM
thanks for the help on that, wiredog.... I have yet to learn the talent of posting links....or linking posts
Posted by: Jazzzz | February 27, 2009 at 04:20 PM
I'm confused. Doesn't everybody have a bathroom tissue dispenser like this?
Posted by: Horace LaBadie | February 27, 2009 at 05:05 PM
I have never understood the idea that not using paper saves trees. Think about it: you are a landowner who owns forest land. If there is a market for wood pulp and wood products, you keep replanting trees. If there is no market for wood products, you use the land for something else-- such as selling it for urban sprawl. There is no economic reason to keep land in forest if you can't sell the trees.
Posted by: dws698 | February 27, 2009 at 06:43 PM
I have never understood the idea that not using paper saves trees. Think about it: you are a landowner who owns forest land. If there is a market for wood pulp and wood products, you keep replanting trees. If there is no market for wood products, you use the land for something else-- such as selling it for urban sprawl. There is no economic reason to keep land in forest if you can't sell the trees.
Posted by: dws698 | February 27, 2009 at 06:44 PM
Trees grow too slowly to sustain the demand.
Posted by: Leetie | February 27, 2009 at 06:45 PM
This reminded me of a friend who disposed of her expensive biodegradable diapers into non-biodegradable plastic bags. I'm sure washing these with bleach is worse. On Bill Nye's new "green" show, he said the choice between cloth and disposable is a toss-up as far as which is better for the earth.
Posted by: Merri Lee | February 27, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Bleach degrades VERY quickly to salt and does not impact the environment at all, unless you really try to make it have an impact.
Posted by: Leetie | February 28, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Quick - someone tell Cheryl "One Square" Crow!
Posted by: cowprintrabbit | February 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Moderation in all things.
Posted by: John Pelley | February 28, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Especially moderation. ;)
Posted by: Leetie | March 01, 2009 at 10:40 AM
You want a green movement? Eat spinach. For real sensory entertainment follow it with some asparagas.
Posted by: Loudmouth | March 01, 2009 at 12:38 PM