Unfortunately, the ones that usually end up in my apartment are pure white with cute designs along the edges. These towels are most likely made from virgin pulp that has been bleached and dyed to “perfection.”

Yesterday, I finished the last roll, and on my weekly shopping trip, I purposefully left the paper towels off my list. 

This week, I’m sticking with reusable cloth napkins. I’ve already vented frustration while cleaning up splattered egg whites with my cloth (germs!), but luckily I was able to throw that one into the wash that I had just started. I’m nervous, though, because I host TV nights with friends (and food!) during the week, and we make messes. I also have a new kitten who likes to spill stuff and requires constant cleaning. It’s my first eco-challenge, but I’m ready for it! 

What do you use around the house? Are you a germ freak when it comes to reusables? What about recycled paper towels? Tell me what you do to eliminate paper towel waste.

Whole Foods Market is adding another product line to its premium body care program.

Depth products, created by college sweethearts Tim Schaeffer and Korie Johnson, boast 70 percent organic ingredients (including aloe vera and sunflower) and a working relationship with Camp SEA Lab, a non-profit camp in Monterey Bay, California (one of my favorite areas of the country!).

The creamy consistency and luxurious scent of Depth Bay Coconut shave cream (it's also available in Ocean Blossom, Sea Berry and Mangrove Citrus) put me in an uplifting mood. It only took a dime-sized dab (and a sharp razor) to get the job done on my underarms. It left my skin soft and lightly scented. The organic aloe vera added a nice touch of moisture.

Besides the great ingredients and delicious smell, half of the materials that make up the bottle are recycled, and the bottle is labeled with the 1 recycling number, which is widely accepted at recycling centers.

Depth shave creams are $6.99 and are available exclusively at Whole Foods Market. Look for Depth hair care products soon.