Comments on: The Problem with Handkerchiefs http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/ An exploration of urban sustainability Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:23:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Pragmatic Environmentalism http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Pragmatic Environmentalism Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:53:08 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-1009 [...] One year ago: The Problem with Handkerchiefs [...] [...] One year ago: The Problem with Handkerchiefs [...]

]]> By: Looking Back at 2009 « Pragmatic Environmentalism http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Looking Back at 2009 « Pragmatic Environmentalism Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:07:20 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-86 [...] Handkerchiefs – I’ve gotten used to them. I still keep a box of tissues for when I’m sick, but for everyday use, hankies work great. Jason’s even started carrying one around, too. [...] [...] Handkerchiefs – I’ve gotten used to them. I still keep a box of tissues for when I’m sick, but for everyday use, hankies work great. Jason’s even started carrying one around, too. [...]

]]> By: Erin aka Conscious Shopper http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Erin aka Conscious Shopper Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:23:22 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-85 I love this idea for handkerchiefs from Soule Mama: http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2009/08/for-handkercheifs.html I love this idea for handkerchiefs from Soule Mama:

http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2009/08/for-handkercheifs.html

]]> By: Brenda Pike http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Brenda Pike Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:50:06 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-84 No diagrams--I want a video of you gesturing like a flight attendant with a handkerchief. No diagrams–I want a video of you gesturing like a flight attendant with a handkerchief.

]]> By: Sharon http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Sharon Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:44:21 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-83 Following up with some serious hankie tips from my sister. 1) Use the huge, man-sized kerchiefs. 2) Fold in half. Use one side of this half-sized handkerchief till it's icky, then fold in half the other way, so the ick is now on the inside. When that's too icky, fold in half again and you can get a little more use out of the quarter sized hankie. 3) With each size, start at the bottom of the hankie, and when you fold it around your nose, start at the outside and work your way in. 4) When washing, make sure to unfold entirely. I can provide diagrams, if it'll help! Following up with some serious hankie tips from my sister.
1) Use the huge, man-sized kerchiefs.
2) Fold in half. Use one side of this half-sized handkerchief till it’s icky, then fold in half the other way, so the ick is now on the inside. When that’s too icky, fold in half again and you can get a little more use out of the quarter sized hankie.
3) With each size, start at the bottom of the hankie, and when you fold it around your nose, start at the outside and work your way in.
4) When washing, make sure to unfold entirely.

I can provide diagrams, if it’ll help!

]]> By: Sharon http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Sharon Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:03:13 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-82 I think the trick is to get the Giant Man Hankie instead of the delicate ladylike ones. Those are just for dabbing at tears without smearing your makeup; if you might have to blow your nose, you need at least four square feet of flannel. Then you use the corners and sides one by one, and go through two per day. I had a hankie-using friend in college, and that appeared to be his MO. He didn't have the best hygiene, though, so maybe he just didn't mind the goop. I think the trick is to get the Giant Man Hankie instead of the delicate ladylike ones. Those are just for dabbing at tears without smearing your makeup; if you might have to blow your nose, you need at least four square feet of flannel. Then you use the corners and sides one by one, and go through two per day.

I had a hankie-using friend in college, and that appeared to be his MO. He didn’t have the best hygiene, though, so maybe he just didn’t mind the goop.

]]> By: Joy Ribisi http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Joy Ribisi Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:10:16 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-81 I either leave them loose in my bag or put them in a pocket in my purse. I either leave them loose in my bag or put them in a pocket in my purse.

]]> By: Brenda Pike http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Brenda Pike Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:32:12 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-80 I made the mistake of using my handkerchiefs right away, but they were so much softer after I washed them. Do you put them in something or just leave them loose in your bag? I made the mistake of using my handkerchiefs right away, but they were so much softer after I washed them. Do you put them in something or just leave them loose in your bag?

]]> By: Joy Ribisi http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/15/the-problem-with-handkerchiefs/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Joy Ribisi Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:17:05 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=476#comment-79 I use vintage hankies and new hankies -- I love love LOVE them! They are so super soft so you don't get lizard nose! Much better than the lotion tissues (which usually makes me break out). I do still use paper tissues but having a dozen hankies around really cuts back on the paper use and makes me feel better when I pull a pretty hankie out of my bag. I wash them often, usually using them for the day or until they're just too used to be beneficial anymore. I keep them in my purse or pocket if I have some. I love hankies! Go for it!!! I use vintage hankies and new hankies — I love love LOVE them! They are so super soft so you don’t get lizard nose! Much better than the lotion tissues (which usually makes me break out). I do still use paper tissues but having a dozen hankies around really cuts back on the paper use and makes me feel better when I pull a pretty hankie out of my bag.
I wash them often, usually using them for the day or until they’re just too used to be beneficial anymore. I keep them in my purse or pocket if I have some.
I love hankies! Go for it!!!

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