Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel

The video discusses the excessive use of paper towels in America, highlighting that 13 billion are used annually. It introduces the shake and fold technique as a method to reduce paper towel usage, potentially saving 571,230,000 pounds of paper annually. The video explains different types of dispensers and typical usage patterns, emphasizing the efficiency of using just one towel. The shake and fold method is demonstrated, showing how it can effectively dry hands while conserving resources. The video concludes with a call to action to adopt this method and hints at future discussions on reducing toilet paper usage.

What is the corrected annual paper towel usage figure for Americans?

• 1 billion

• 571,230,000 pounds

• 13 billion

• 230,000 pounds

What is the key method introduced to reduce paper towel usage?

• Wave and Grab

• Cut and Dry

• Tear and Use

• Shake and Fold

Why is the number twelve significant in the 'Shake and Fold' method?

• It's the number of paper towels used

• It's the biggest number with one syllable

• It's the number of seconds to wait

• It's the number of steps in the method

What is a trick mentioned for using less paper towel with advanced dispensers?

• Tear it off quickly

• Wave your hand twice

• Use recycled paper

• Fold it twice

What is the potential environmental impact of using one less paper towel per person per day?

• Saving 230,000 pounds of paper

• Saving 571,230,000 pounds of paper

• Reducing waste by 13 billion towels

• No significant impact