Laundry ideas to fight climate change & save the environment
(Numbers indicate order in which each idea was added to website.)
31 Put up an outdoor clothesline Read More And More
79 Half a cup of vinegar in a small load will soften your laundry Read More
97 Use lower heat on drier
116 Only do full loads of laundry
218 Use metal and wood hangers
238 Use drying racks to dry clothes Read More
324 Consider using soap nuts instead of laundry detergent Read More
564 Don’t over dry your clothes. It wears them out. Now you need more clothes
565 Buy dryer with moisture sensor that automatically shuts off when the clothes are dry.
566 Empty dryer lint screen between every load to improve energy efficiency Read More
567 Wash your clothes in cold or warm water. Use a cold water detergent Read More
568 Use non-toxic environmentally friendly detergents Read More And More
569 Set the water level on your washer to match the size of the load
571 Fill your clothes dryer, don't overload it. Clothes will dry faster with room to tumble
572 Dry clothes in consecutive loads to take advantage of the warm dryer
573 Gas clothes dryers cost about 1/3 as much to operate as electric dryers Read More
696 Wash your clothes with your roommates’ instead of half-empty loads
719 Use baking soda and water rather than bleach Read More
729 Use wooden clothespins
769 Switch loads when the drier is warm
771 Use high speed or extended spin in washer to take out more water
772 Dry towels and heavier cottons separately from lighter weight clothes
775 Consider a heat pump or ventless dryer Read More
834 Consider an electric rack dryer for clothes Read More
868 Don't wash your clothes if they don't stink
901 Explore using grey water from your laundry Read More
991 Make sure your dryer is properly vented to the outside Read More
1099 Shower wash your exercise clothes with you
1100 Don't let washed clothes sit in washer and then wash again
1105 Consider a front loading washer
1102 Freshen and press your clothes instead of always washing Read More
1104 Spot treat your clothes instead of washing
1133 Download a transit app to your phone
1245 DIY Avoid toxic dryer sheets and make your own Read More
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