The Green Buck Stops Here

This is an excellent site for all things green. The Daily Green

http://www.thedailygreen.com/?src=nl&mag=tdg&list=dgr

“Has Anyone Done The Math?” is where I’d like you to answer my questions. Many years ago my geology teacher, a PhD and an environmentally savvy man, said that driving down the highway with your windows down and your air conditioning off does not save on gas. He said the drag created with the windows down used up more gas than the AC would have. It only worked driving at lower speeds such as in city driving. He did the math and came up with a more practical answer than the commonly believed myth.

I have questions and if any of you have done the math, I’d like to hear from you. Here’s my first question:

Overall, is it better to use a small paper towel made from unbleached recycled paper and is biodegradable to put your sandwich on…

OR

is it better to use a plate which is reusable but has to be washed using hot water (using water and electricity or natural gas), soap and, if you run it through a dishwasher, more electricity?

More generally speaking, is it better to use unbleached paper towels made from recycled paper sparingly or is it better to use dishes and towels that have to be washed?

This is where you can add your own ideas about going green and saving and/or making money. Just add them to the comment section. Looking forward to hearing from you.