In keeping with the spirit of the second annual Ditch the Disposables Challenge, I want to tell you about a great eco-friendly paper towel replacements – the SKOY cloth. SKOY cloths are reusable, very absorbent, bright and fun, machine washable and microwavable, and at the end of their life, biodegradable. They are non-toxic, chlorine-free and made using water-based colors and inks. According to SKOYcloth.com, “Using one SKOY cloth is the equivalent to using 15 rolls of paper towels in an average home.” To read more about SKOY cloths, check out my SKOY review from last year.
To help you with the Ditch the Disposables Challenge, SKOY is giving away FOUR 4-packs of SKOY cloths. All you need to do for a chance to win is:
- First sign up (if you haven’t already) for my Ditch the Disposables Challenge 2009.
- Then leave a comment on this post and make sure you include a valid email address or a blog URL so I have a way to contact you. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, Sept. 23. The four winners will be chosen using Random.org on Sept. 24 and notified via email. Good luck!
Watch for more giveaways in the weeks ahead from GlassDharma straws, the DivaCup, and LunaPads!
If anyone else makes or sells reusable products that are in line with the Ditch the Disposables Challenge 2009 and you’d like me to do a giveaway, shoot me an email : crunchydomesticgoddess AT gmail DOT com. :)
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Kayris says:
I entered and wrote up my goals here:
http://greatwallsofbaltimore.blogspot.com/2009/09/ditch-disposables-2009.html
I’d love the Skoy cloths as an alternative to the paper towels we gave up!
September 16th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Hannah says:
I would love to have some cloths like these! The towels I am currently using are falling apart!
September 16th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
DramaMama says:
Hi! I have already entered the challenge and was talking it up to some friends. I mentioned family cloth to a friend whom I considered to be more crunchy than me and he told me he had never thought of using them! Well, they use cloth for their baby but they never thought of using them for the adults and older kids! So I was excited to talk about the challenge and my thoughts…especially since I feel like it’s a stretch for me! As for the SKOY cloths, we have survived a while w/o paper towel but are in need of some good cloths for cleaning. Rags are not cutting it! Thank you for hosting so many good things on your blog!
September 16th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Andrea says:
I am interested to see how these work. I need an alternative to the paper towels I have not bought in over a year-one would think I would have this figured out already. But no, I don’t have anything yet!
September 16th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Mrs. Money says:
That’s awesome! I would love to win and I would review them on my blog!
September 16th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Tracy says:
Those towels sound great, I would love to have an alternative to paper towels.
September 16th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
phyllis says:
i really love my skoy. love them. i’m on a subscription plan. they rock my world.
September 16th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Betsie says:
I would love to try these out! Thanks for the giveaway!
September 16th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Kelly says:
I just entered and would love to win these. Paper towels are probably my biggest downfall. Thanks for the opportunity!
September 16th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
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September 16th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Blessed Adventures says:
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September 16th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Shannon says:
Wow!! I’d love to try these!! I really hate using paper towels…what a waste!!
September 16th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Krissy @ B.Inspired, Mama! says:
I use way too many paper towels. It’s like an addiction, and this might be just what I need to stop!
September 16th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
suzannah says:
these look cool. we use dish towels, cloths, and rags, but i bet these would be good in the bathroom.
September 16th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Joelle says:
I just entered! Please count me in on this giveaway! I would love to have these. I need to find a suitable alternative to paper towels.
September 16th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
mudnessa says:
I totally failed at this challenge tonight. Went to dinner, ordered too much food and brought home leftovers in styrofoam containers. Also used disposable chopsticks and even a straw at the restaurant. I even have a pair of screw together steel chopsticks that I forgot at home and I was so damn thirsty I felt the need to use a straw.
And on the note I could definitely use to use some disposable cloths.
September 16th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Jennifer says:
I just signed up because these would be perfect – paper towels are the biggest offender at my house. Thank you for the chance!
September 16th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Susan says:
I would love to try these out. I hate using paper towels and would like to have an alternative. I’d also review them on my blog. Signing up for the Ditch the Disposables challenge now.
September 16th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
mudnessa says:
WOW there is just so much wrong with my previous comment. Yes I would like some REUSABLE cloths not disposable and I also meant to say I could use to WIN some of these REUSABLE cloths not use to use. Apparently dinner didn’t help my brain function at all.
September 16th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Beth Terry, aka Fake Plastic Fish says:
I adore Skoy cloths! Don’t enter me in your drawing. I still have some. And they last a very long time. I just wanted to cheer for Skoy!
September 17th, 2009 at 12:08 am
tara says:
these look awesome!
I also am taking the challenge, feeling inspired :)
September 17th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Mrs Green says:
Although I didn’t sign up, I have been doing these challenges and this one ties in with a personal challenge of mine, so I would love to win some of these gorgeous cloths!
Thanks for hosting a great comp.
September 17th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Rob says:
I entered the challenge to give up my plastic cutlery and tissue habit. But I love skoy clothes- they last a long time and when they are stinky I just throw them in the washer with a load of clothes and they come out fresh and ready to go!
September 17th, 2009 at 3:26 am
Barbara says:
I love Skoy cloths too! Hooray for this wonderful post!
Thanks, Crunchy!
September 17th, 2009 at 5:54 am
Zina Harrington says:
My friend sent your blog link over. I am excited to get the feed, it looks interesting! We have been using old torn up socks as dish rags. I would love to add the colors of the SKOY towels to our kitchen collection. *fingers crossed*
Thanks for the online mom support to this cause!
September 17th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Jenny B says:
OK, I am finally committing! I would love to try Skoy in my effort to reduce paper towel usage! I have also tried Twist cloths, which sound very similar, you might try them too – you can get them at Whole Foods. I would like to see the difference in the two products, and would blog about it if I win them.
http://www.conscientiousconfusion.com
September 17th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Carol says:
Signed up for the Ditch the Disposables Challenge 2009. Thanks for the chance to win. cdziuba@aol.com
September 17th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Sarah says:
I would love to ditch paper towels too and am willing to give these a try! We signed up to Ditch the Disposables of water bottles.
September 17th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Kelli says:
I just signed up! These SKOY towels sound so great!
September 17th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Lori says:
I would love to be entered to win the Skoy cloths, they sound great. Entering ditch the disposables now…
September 17th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Julia says:
I would love to win some Skoy towels! I’ve already signed up and have been writing a ton about how all this is going for me & my fam! http://www.easyecotogo.com
September 17th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Elizabeth says:
I’ve been lusting after these forever!!
September 17th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Condo Blues says:
I signed up for the challenge and have been rocking my reusable coffee filter like nobody’s business! Disposable sponges are another story. It’s a compromise for the sake of my marriage but I’d like to find something I could compost when we’re done with it.
September 17th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
sandy says:
these look great, I signed up
September 17th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Fekona says:
Hello thank you for the contest!
September 18th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Suburbanmom says:
Great! I have cut back on paper towels considerably, but haven’t totally ditched them. Would love to try these towels!
September 18th, 2009 at 5:48 am
lilbet says:
I quit paper towels a couple of years ago. Don’t miss them AT ALL!
I just replenished my towel basket by the sink with homemade dishclothes from old towels (reuse!!! recycle!!)
But, if I win, I would share these with a die hard paper towel addict who swears life would cease to exist if paper towels weren’t purchased in massive packs and used in extreme quantities! Perhaps one small gift could change her outlook.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Sarah@EmergingMummy says:
How wonderful!
September 18th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Megan@SortaCrunchy says:
As you know, I’ve been in on the challenge from the start! ;) I would LOVE to win some SKOY cloths – they look fantastic!
September 19th, 2009 at 10:04 am
brooke says:
Signed up for the Challenge and am excited to see if we can keep it up…
September 19th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Sharonus says:
I just signed up for the “Ditch the Disposables” challenge today and I’d love to win the Skoy cloths. I use paper towels in our kitchen at work and it makes me feel guilty every time. I’d love to have a Skoy cloth at my desk that I could use to dry my hands!
September 19th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Anonymous says:
I just signed up, I’m ditching the paper towels and paper napkins…and want to start carrying my own coffee cup again. I’d love to try the Skoy cloths.
September 19th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Jill H. says:
I just signed up, I’m ditching the paper towels and paper napkins…and want to start carrying my own coffee cup again. I’d love to try the Skoy cloths.
sorry for the double post – it said anonymous?
September 19th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Evelyn says:
These look great! I am always looking for absorbant towels to clean with and so far haven’t found anything that I love. Thanks for the chance to win some :)
September 20th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship says:
I would be so thrilled to try these out! I signed up for the DTD challenge! Thanks – Katie
September 21st, 2009 at 1:32 am
Melonie says:
This would really be a great addition to my college student’s apartment – not only would it be easy on the environment but it would also be easy on a college budget.
September 21st, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Penny (seventhheavenmama) says:
Ooooh, these sound lovely! I have never used them before so it would sure be cool to have some! Count me in please for the draw!
Blessings
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:51 am
Julie says:
I’ve been doing really well on not using paper towels this month. I think by the end of the challenge, I’ll probably be weaned of them all together! Would love to try the SKOY clothes too.
:) julie
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
amy says:
I’ve tried giving up paper towels a few times…and every time, after a couple months, they find their way back into my grocery buggy. Darn things! Maybe these would help me give up my paper towel vice for good! :)
September 24th, 2009 at 3:27 pm