I will be the first to admit that I might call 4 times a "load" of laundry. That' s not a real load and it is very wasteful, sometimes you only need 4 things clean..am I right?!?! Even so it's something I am currently working on. I came across an article in Well Being Journal the other day that gave same useful tips on "Green" Laundry. Here are a few from the article:
- Do full loads of laundry-conventional washing machines can use up to 40 gallons of water per wash ( oops!)
- use a cold rinse since this saves on energy and will lower greenhouse emissions.
- Line dry if possible or invest in a drying rack instead of a carbon emitting dryer.
When choosing a laundry detergent:
- Pick a detergent that lists all the ingredients
- Choose fragrance-free-the perfumes used to scent them might contaminate drinking water.
- Purchase detergents that is 2-3 times concentrated. ( I do this currently-woo hoo!) This saves energy, packaging, and cost.
- Buy detergents that are formulated to perform in cold water.
So it looks like I have some work to do! Maybe I should just buy duplicates of my favorite items of clothes!! Sound good to me! Do you have any tips to share about greening up your laundry procedures? I would love to hear about them!
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