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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Did you know that most modern laundry detergents are formulated for cold water washing? Washing your clothes in cold water is just as effective, and can reduce your personal carbon footprint by 10%.

  • Wash your clothes LESS OFTEN
  • Wash FULL LOADS in COLD WATER
  • AIR DRY your clothes whenever possible
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

How To Choose Laundry Detergents

Avoid phosphates, fragrances, fabric softeners, and detergents. Some chemicals in detergents and fabric softeners are harmful to humans, aquatic life, and your clothing!

  • AVOID Chemicals e.g. phosphates, fragrances, dyes, and surfactants
  • LOOK for the LABELS e.g. Safer Choice, USDA Certified Biobased Product, Not Tested on Animals
How to Choose Laundry Detergents
  • 66% of textile’s environmental impact comes from the product use phase
  • 43lbs of CO2 could be prevented each week by an average consumer if they switch to cold water washing
  • Freeze your jeans as low temps kill odor causing bacteria

Facts About Fabric Softeners

Did you know fabric softeners are harmful to stretch fabrics?

  • Fabric softeners are DAMAGING to fabrics with STRETCH e.g. spandex, lycra, elastane, and other elastomers, leggings, workout clothes, undergarments, socks, and lots more!
  • Use WHITE VINEGAR in the laundry instead
Did you know?
  • 75% of laundry’s total carbon impact comes from machine drying your clothes
  • 447lbs of CO2 could be prevented each week by an average consumer if they hang dry all of their laundry
  • Switch to wool dryer balls that last years, help prevent static, and avoid potentially harmful chemicals in dryer sheets

Protect Your Clothes

Frequent washing and drying, especially at high temperatures, is abrasive to textiles. Avoiding snags is eco-friendly because it extends clothing lifespan.

  • Secure ALL fastenings (e.g. zippers, buttons, hooks, snaps, and velcro) before washing
  • Turn clothes INSIDE OUT to wash
Protect your clothes

Sort Your Laundry

Sorting your laundry protects clothes from abrasion and over-drying. When in doubt, sort by:

  • Weight e.g. heavy vs. light
  • Texture e.g. smooth vs. rough
  • Fiber Type e.g. cotton vs. polyester
Sort Your Laundry