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Everything humans do has an impact.
Multiple rewashing of all those reusable 'napkins' and finally tossing them into the landfill has an impact.
And don't forget the manufacture, distribution, etc.
ETA: I would check with a restaurant supply vendor or a paper goods distributor for heavy-duty disposable napkins.
BTW: I use both disposable and reusable napkins depending on the situation.
Everything humans do has an impact.
Multiple rewashing of all those reusable 'napkins' and finally tossing them into the landfill has an impact.
And don't forget the manufacture, distribution, etc.
By Tropicalsenior,
