Greener option for Cleaner Laundary
Definition of going green for the laundry :
HOW EACH WILL AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE HOME
THREE IMAGES OF GREEN
3 DIFFERNET GREEN ALTERNATIVES
*HAND WASHING
*AIR DRYING
*USE THE ENERGY STAR WASHING MACHINE THEY WILL SAVE YOU $$$$$$$
THIS CAN HELP AROUND THE HOUSE
1 .SOURCES (www.epa.gov/greenhome.com)
*if our country would save more then 3 trillon gallons of water then people around the world be saving almost 18 billion dollars per year.
*high efficiency washing machines use about 35./. to 50./. water in there homes
* To save more water look for clothes washer with low water factor
* Water factor is the # of gallons per cycle
2. SOURCES (www.treehugger.com)
*Use green laundry detergent and if use also good for your skin
*People need to start using energy star washing machines
*They can save you as much as 7,000 gallons of water and also save $550 in operating cost over its life time
*You are better off air drying your clothes
*Hand wash
*Making your own laundry detergent by going to the store and getting different types of ingredients to mix together