Cold Water Laundry, Give It a Try!
Cold Water Laundry: Give It a Try
One of the most common tips to "green your laundry" is to use cold water in the washer, as ninety percent of the energy used for washing clothes is used for heating the water. However, let's be honest, sometimes a cold water wash and rinse is just not going to cut it.
Instead of trying to wash everything in cold water and becoming frustrated, shoot for a goal that is reasonable for you. The New American Dream suggests aiming to make 80% of the loads you wash cold wash/cold rinse cycles. Just taking this simple step could cut 72 pounds of carbon emissions in one month alone.
Even if 80% is too high, try aiming for half! It doesn't have to be all-or-nothing.
[Via Enviromom]
One of the most common tips to "green your laundry" is to use cold water in the washer, as ninety percent of the energy used for washing clothes is used for heating the water. However, let's be honest, sometimes a cold water wash and rinse is just not going to cut it.Instead of trying to wash everything in cold water and becoming frustrated, shoot for a goal that is reasonable for you. The New American Dream suggests aiming to make 80% of the loads you wash cold wash/cold rinse cycles. Just taking this simple step could cut 72 pounds of carbon emissions in one month alone.
Even if 80% is too high, try aiming for half! It doesn't have to be all-or-nothing.
[Via Enviromom]
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