We use linen/cotton tea towels, plain paper towels, and woven wash cloths (chux like). The last are for sink and bench top duty before moving on to be used in general cleaning.
There are products as others have mentioned which are manufactured from renewable (over time) resources, and are claimed to breakdown in the environment without harm. They may also come with a little green credential embellishment to leave us consumers with a feel good message. Hopefully a reliable improvement?
EG for the Chux product the spin
Designed with the planet in mind these cloths are made from 100% natural (and renewable!) viscose cellulose and bamboo fibres and are 100% Biodegradable to naturally break down in compostable conditions.
It’s not exactly clear if all of the components of the cloth are 100% natural or just the portion made with cellulose/bamboo fibres?
There is also a Community topic which discusses the use of reconstituted dissolved plant micro fibre (cellulose) to manufacture yarn.
Informative to hear what others experiences have been with these or similar kitchen cloth products.
They appear to address concerns arising from micro-plastic waste. Would our consumer needs be better met if Choice could look to assessing and testing a range of these less harmful products?
