FABRIC CARE
Did you know? Up to two-thirds of clothes’ carbon footprint occurs after you take it home. Here are some easy ways to make a difference.
Only wash as needed
Not only will you save water and detergent, your clothes will last longer. Just do the good ol' sniff test and if nothing then you’re just helping the environment.
Skip the dryer
Line drying your clothes for just six months out of the year can eliminate up to 700 pounds of greenhouse gases annually. That’s the same energy as driving a Prius 1,800 miles, which is a super long road trip, well maybe not for some. If you must throw it in the dryer just use low heat and toss in some wool dryer balls. This helps your clothes dry faster.
Keep it cold
When you do the wash, set your washer to “cold” to save energy and help your clothes live a little longer (heat can break fibers down). Also, switching from hot water to cold or warm can help prevent 500 lbs of CO2 from entering the atmosphere every year. That’s the same energy as a 30-minute blow dry twice a week for a year.