Friday, April 11, 2008

Laundry... who knew?

The next time you're doing laundry, take a minute to think about your environmental impact. Beyond thoughts like "I really hope this sweater doesn't shrink" and "Wow, this detergent smells like a fresh summer day," pause and consider some of the facts below. Take a minute to check out the two new PSAs in our Power of One series to learn more (and maybe have a laugh!).


Beware of the lint monster!


Cleaning your lint filter can increase dryer efficiency by up to 30% and save a household up to $40 per year.


Some things are just better cold...


90% of the energy used when washing clothes goes to heating the water. Use cold water. Reduce your impact.

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