Is it just me, or are doggy kerchiefs sinful?

Can't help it, I just can't stand waste. I don't get my dog professionally groomed very often, though that may change as I'm getting older and the dog seems to stay forever full of puppy energy. Anyway, the groomers around here always put a jaunty kerchief on the dog. I usually leave it on for a day. I don't see many dogs sporting the look, so I'm guessing it doesn't last long for most others either. I wonder how many end up in the garbage? I use mine for dusting and cleaning, but I easily have enough old t-shirts for that purpose. Just seems environmentally unfriendly. Wish I could remember to tell the groomer to skip the scarf more often.