Product review
Paper towels
Which paper towels do the best job and are the best value for money?
December 2021
Greencane
Kitchen Towels 100% biodegradable 2 ply 2 rolls
Price
Cost per roll.
Score
54
Price
Cost per roll.
Score
54
Test results
- 60Separation (perforation)
- 51Wet tear
- 42Puncture
- 58Absorption
Good points
- High percentage of packaging is recyclable.
- Claims to be made from 70% bamboo and recycled sugarcane fibres.
Bad points
- No "Don't flush" warning.
- No sustainability accreditation stated.
Model
- Average price
$2.50
- Cost per sheet
$0.03
- Ply
2 ply
- Type
White
- Rolls per pack
2
- Sheets per roll
80
Other ratings
- Packaging assessment
Good
- Environmental assessment
Poor
- Ethical assessment
Acceptable
Specifications
- Claimed sheet size
21 x 23cm
- Origin
Tropically grown, made in China.
- Packaging type
Paper and 'plant based' cellophane packaging with cardboard tube.
Packaging claims
- "Don't flush" warning on packaging?
- Biodegradable/compostable claim?
Yes, but no standard stated
- Ethical sourcing claim
Yes, earth friendly manufacture
- Sustainably sourced claim
Claims sustainably sourced, but no certification stated.
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Pros
It’s eco friendly
Cons
I used it to dry meat and it not only sticks to it but tears and is hard to remove. A pity
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
Jennie S.
Used 1 month or less