We may earn a commission from links on this page. Microfiber cloths—soft, absorbent, economical—are often a preferable alternative to using and throwing away a heap of paper towels. But not every time ...

For as long as I can remember, paper towels have been a household staple. Starting at the age of 5, it was my job at the supermarket to head over to the paper goods aisle and hunt down a few rolls of ...

Sometimes the most mundane environmental choices are the most perplexing. For example, take the decision that’s right there in your hands several times a day: What’s the best way to wipe them off?