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Believe it or not, how you wash your clothes has a huge impact on the environment. Factors such as water and energy consumption in addition to carbon emissions and toxic chemicals are major consequences of this necessary weekly or even daily chore.

Next time you do laundry, follow these pointers and help the world around you.

      Wash your clothes only when you have a full load of laundry. This saves water and eliminates unnecessary cycles.

      Wash clothes at 30 degrees. Now-a-days, laundry detergents are just as efficient at lower temperatures. Washing clothes at this temperature saves energy and reduces carbon emissions.

      If possible, air dry your clothes and avoid tumble drying your clothes.

      Purchase clothes that are hand and machine washable. Many of the chemicals used at the dry cleaners are toxic.

      Invest in appliances such as a load front washer and dryer. These appliances are specially designed to conserve water and energy.

By choosing to change your laundry habits, you choose to be environmentally responsible.

-Alicia Hutchison

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