How to use one paper towel | Joe Smith | TEDxConcordiaUPortland

What it is

A short TEDx talk by Joe Smith teaching how to dry your hands with a single paper towel. It shows a simple technique for cutting waste.

HN treats it as a tiny practical life hack some adopt for good, while others mock it as peak TED.

“I think about this every time I wash my hands in a public restroom with paper towels.”
Practical talk the commenter still applies in public restrooms.
snowwrestler, 2025-02 · Strong recommendation · in “Chris Anderson Is Giving Ted Away to Whoever Has the Best Idea for Its Future”
“How to dry your hands with a single paper towel (so that you prevent unnecessary waste)”
Teaches drying hands with a single paper towel to cut waste.
leto_ii, 2019-11 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What's the most valuable thing you can learn in an hour?”
“I actually improved my hand drying technique after the TEDx on it”
Improved the commenter's hand-drying technique.
Someone1234, 2021-04 · Recommendation · in “The “Granny Knot””

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Topics: tedx, life hack, hand drying, waste reduction, sustainability